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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix PD25R

What E18R V2.0 does better (3) and where PD25R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Fenix PD25R
Fenix · 2022PD25R
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
3.2Brightness & throw4.1
8.7Battery & charging6.7
9.4Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is E18R V2.0 better than PD25R?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 80 h2.5×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
  3. Weight56 g vs 78 g+39%

Why is PD25R better than E18R V2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity5,330 cd vs 15,620 cd2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m vs 250 m+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.3
Fenix PD25RFenix PD25R≈ $606.6
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime200 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm92 mm
Weight56 g78 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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