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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Wiha SB490HL01

What E18R V2.0 does better (1) and where SB490HL01 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Wiha SB490HL01
Wiha · 2024SB490HL01
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $60
4.0Brightness & throw5.6
9.4Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is E18R V2.0 better than SB490HL01?

  1. RechargeableYes · SB490HL01: No

Why is SB490HL01 better than E18R V2.0?

SB490HL01 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.6
Wiha SB490HL01Wiha SB490HL01≈ $607.6
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,000K4,000K
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime200 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—3 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm—
Weight56 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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