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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Loop Gear SK05

What E28R V2.0 does better (0) and where SK05 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw6.5
8.2Battery & charging9.7
7.2Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is E28R V2.0 better than SK05?

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

Why is SK05 better than E28R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,850 lm+68%
  2. Peak beam intensity18,630 cd vs 36,100 cd+94%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m vs 380 m+39%
  4. Maximum runtime260 h vs 480 h+85%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.1
Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity18,630 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h480 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm—
Weight128 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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