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Fenix E20 V2.0 vs Fenix LD15R

What E20 V2.0 does better (3) and where LD15R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E20 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E20 V2.0
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Fenix LD15R
Fenix · 2018LD15R
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.6Brightness & throw2.5
9.2Build & durability9.5
3.5Light quality3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

E20 V2.0LD15R
21 × 12716.819 × 70
E20 V2.0LD15RDifference
Length / height127 mm70 mm+57 mm
Head diameter / width21 mm19 mm+2 mm
Weight42 g40 g+2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is E20 V2.0 better than LD15R?

  1. Peak beam intensity3,970 cd vs 1,810 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)126 m vs 85 m+48%
  3. Maximum runtime200 h vs 110 h+82%

Why is LD15R better than E20 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 500 lm+43%
  2. Weight42 g vs 40 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E20 V2.0Fenix E20 V2.0≈ $454.7
Fenix LD15RFenix LD15R≈ $455.9
Light output
Maximum output350 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,970 cd1,810 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)126 m85 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XP-G3
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
BatteryAA16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime200 h110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height127 mm70 mm
Head diameter / width21 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth16.8 mm—
Weight42 g40 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels44
SwitchTail switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
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