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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix E35 V3.0

What E28R V2.0 does better (3) and where E35 V3.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $65
vs
Fenix E35 V3.0
Fenix · 2020E35 V3.0
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.3
8.2Battery & charging5.7
7.2Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is E28R V2.0 better than E35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 50 h5.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m vs 240 m+14%
  3. Peak beam intensity18,630 cd vs 14,400 cd+29%

Why is E35 V3.0 better than E28R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+76%
  2. Weight128 g vs 67 g+91%
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.1
Fenix E35 V3.0Fenix E35 V3.0≈ $758.6
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,630 cd14,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m240 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime260 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm118 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm—
Weight128 g67 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchSide switchSide switch
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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