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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix LD22 V2.0

What E18R V2.0 does better (2) and where LD22 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Fenix LD22 V2.0
Fenix · 2022LD22 V2.0
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $60
4.0Brightness & throw4.5
8.6Battery & charging8.7
9.4Build & durability7.8
8.1Light quality8.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is E18R V2.0 better than LD22 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
  2. Weight56 g vs 96 g+71%

Why is LD22 V2.0 better than E18R V2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity5,330 cd vs 11,450 cd2.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m vs 214 m+47%
  3. Maximum runtime200 h vs 220 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.6
Fenix LD22 V2.0Fenix LD22 V2.0≈ $607.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd11,450 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m214 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123AAA
Maximum runtime200 h220 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm148 mm
Head diameter / width—21 mm
Body diameter / depth—18 mm
Weight56 g96 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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