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Fenix E35R vs Nextorch E52C

What E35R does better (4) and where E52C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35R
Fenix · 2023E35R
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $80
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Nextorch E52C
Nextorch · 2022E52C
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $65
5.8Brightness & throw5.0
6.8Battery & charging5.7
6.5Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E35RE52C
26.5 × 12024.830 × 153
E35RE52CDifference
Length / height120 mm153 mm−33 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm−3.5 mm
Weight148 g130 g+18 g

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

Why is E35R better than E52C?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m vs 210 m+24%
  2. Peak beam intensity16,900 cd vs 11,025 cd+53%
  3. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,000 lm+3%
  4. Maximum runtime69 h vs 65 h+6%

Why is E52C better than E35R?

  1. Weight148 g vs 130 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35RFenix E35R≈ $807.0
Nextorch E52CNextorch E52C≈ $656.5
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,900 cd11,025 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,400K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime69 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height120 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth24.8 mm—
Weight148 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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