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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Nextorch E52C

What E18R V2.0 does better (2) and where E52C wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Nextorch E52C
Nextorch · 2022E52C
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $65
3.2Brightness & throw5.0
8.7Battery & charging5.7
9.4Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is E18R V2.0 better than E52C?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 65 h3.1×
  2. Weight56 g vs 130 g2.3×

Why is E52C better than E18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 3,000 lm2.5×
  2. Peak beam intensity5,330 cd vs 11,025 cd2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m vs 210 m+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.3
Nextorch E52CNextorch E52C≈ $656.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd11,025 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime200 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Weight56 g130 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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