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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix LD42

What E28R V2.0 does better (2) and where LD42 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
vs
Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw4.5
7.2Build & durability9.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E28R V2.0LD42
26.5 × 12122.534 × 159.532.5
E28R V2.0LD42Difference
Length / height121 mm159.5 mm−38.5 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm34 mm−7.5 mm
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm32.5 mm−10 mm
Weight128 g99 g+29 g

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

Why is E28R V2.0 better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 350 lm4.9×
  2. Maximum runtime260 h vs 130.3 h+100%

Why is LD42 better than E28R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m vs 350 m+28%
  2. Peak beam intensity18,630 cd vs 30,620 cd+64%
  3. Weight128 g vs 99 g+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.1
Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity18,630 cd30,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAA
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h130.3 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm32.5 mm
Weight128 g99 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchSide switchRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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