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Fenix E30R vs Fenix E35 V3.0

What E30R does better (2) and where E35 V3.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E30R
Fenix · 2019E30R
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix E35 V3.0
Fenix · 2020E35 V3.0
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw5.3
5.4Battery & charging5.7
9.7Build & durability9.6
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is E30R better than E35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime70.5 h vs 50 h+41%
  2. Weight51 g vs 67 g+31%

Why is E35 V3.0 better than E30R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+88%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 240 m+18%
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
  4. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 14,400 cd+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E30RFenix E30R≈ $808.1
Fenix E35 V3.0Fenix E35 V3.0≈ $758.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd14,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m240 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime70.5 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height99 mm118 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth21.5 mm—
Weight51 g67 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchSide switchSide switch
StrobeYesYes
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