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Fenix E35R vs Loop Gear SK05

What E35R does better (1) and where SK05 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35R
Fenix · 2023E35R
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw7.3
7.2Battery & charging9.5
6.9Build & durability5.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is E35R better than SK05?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 2,850 lm+9%

Why is SK05 better than E35R?

  1. Maximum runtime69 h vs 480 h7×
  2. Peak beam intensity16,900 cd vs 36,100 cd2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m vs 380 m+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35RFenix E35R≈ $707.6
Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.2
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity16,900 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,400K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime69 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 materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height120 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth24.8 mm—
Weight148 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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