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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Nextorch E52C

What E28R V2.0 does better (3) and where E52C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Nextorch E52C
Nextorch · 2022E52C
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $65
5.0Brightness & throw5.0
8.2Battery & charging5.7
7.2Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E28R V2.0E52C
26.5 × 12122.530 × 153
E28R V2.0E52CDifference
Length / height121 mm153 mm−32 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm−3.5 mm
Weight128 g130 g−2 g

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

Why is E28R V2.0 better than E52C?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 65 h4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m vs 210 m+30%
  3. Peak beam intensity18,630 cd vs 11,025 cd+69%

Why is E52C better than E28R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+76%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.1
Nextorch E52CNextorch E52C≈ $656.5
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,630 cd11,025 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm—
Weight128 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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