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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs IVT PL-828

What E28R V2.0 does better (0) and where PL-828 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $65
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IVT PL-828
IVT · 2020PL-828
1 advantage≈ $85
5.7Brightness & throw7.2

Why is E28R V2.0 better than PL-828?

E28R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PL-828 better than E28R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,200 lm+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.4
IVT PL-828IVT PL-828≈ $85
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity18,630 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm—
Weight128 g—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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