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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix E20 V2.0

What E18R V2.0 does better (4) and where E20 V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Fenix E20 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E20 V2.0
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $45
3.2Brightness & throw2.6
9.4Build & durability9.2
7.9Light quality3.5

Why is E18R V2.0 better than E20 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 350 lm3.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m vs 126 m+16%
  3. Peak beam intensity5,330 cd vs 3,970 cd+34%
  4. Brightness levels5 vs 4+25%

Why is E20 V2.0 better than E18R V2.0?

  1. Weight56 g vs 42 g+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.3
Fenix E20 V2.0Fenix E20 V2.0≈ $454.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd3,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m126 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123AAA
Maximum runtime200 h200 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm127 mm
Head diameter / width—21 mm
Body diameter / depth—16.8 mm
Weight56 g42 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels54
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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