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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Imalent BL50

What E18R V2.0 does better (0) and where BL50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ $60
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Imalent BL50
Imalent · 2023BL50
1 advantage≈ $70
3.2Brightness & throw8.2

Why is E18R V2.0 better than BL50?

E18R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is BL50 better than E18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 3,600 lm3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.3
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XHP50.3 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime200 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm—
Weight56 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
UV light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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