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Fenix E30R vs Maglite ML300LX-S2016

What E30R does better (3) and where ML300LX-S2016 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E30R
Fenix · 2019E30R
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Maglite ML300LX-S2016
Maglite · 2019ML300LX-S2016
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $80
4.2Brightness & throw4.6
9.7Build & durability2.3
7.9Light quality5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

E30RML300LX-S2016
25.4 × 9921.557 × 230
E30RML300LX-S2016Difference
Length / height99 mm230 mm−131 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm57 mm−31.6 mm
Weight51 g566 g−515 g

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

Why is E30R better than ML300LX-S2016?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 524 lm3.1×
  2. Weight51 g vs 566 g11.1×
  3. Maximum runtime70.5 h vs 69 h+2%

Why is ML300LX-S2016 better than E30R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 366 m+80%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E30RFenix E30R≈ $808.1
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm524 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m366 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AD
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime70.5 h69 h
RechargeableYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height99 mm230 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm57 mm
Body diameter / depth21.5 mm—
Weight51 g566 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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