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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Nitecore TUP

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

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore TUP
Nitecore · 2021TUP
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw4.5
8.6Battery & charging7.4
9.4Build & durability9.7

Why is E18R V2.0 better than TUP?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 70 h2.9×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm+20%

Why is TUP better than E18R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m vs 180 m+23%
  2. Weight56 g vs 54 g+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.6
Nitecore TUPNitecore TUP≈ $558.8
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime200 h70 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm71 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Weight56 g54 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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