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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Nitecore MT21C

What E28R V2.0 does better (2) and where MT21C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $65
vs
Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw4.2
8.1Battery & charging9.6
7.4Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E28R V2.0MT21C
26.5 × 12122.525 × 131
E28R V2.0MT21CDifference
Length / height121 mm131 mm−10 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25 mm+1.5 mm
Weight128 g104 g+24 g

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

Why is E28R V2.0 better than MT21C?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm+70%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m vs 184 m+48%

Why is MT21C better than E28R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 700 h2.7×
  2. Weight128 g vs 104 g+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.4
Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $607.7
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,630 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m184 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h700 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm131 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm—
Weight128 g104 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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