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Fenix E35R vs Nitecore LR70

What E35R does better (2) and where LR70 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35R
Fenix · 2023E35R
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $80
vs
Nitecore LR70
Nitecore · 2023LR70
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw7.3
6.8Battery & charging9.6
6.5Build & durability3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is E35R better than LR70?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,000 lm+3%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is LR70 better than E35R?

  1. Maximum runtime69 h vs 600 h8.7×
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 10,000 mAh2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35RFenix E35R≈ $807.0
Nitecore LR70Nitecore LR70≈ $807.1
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,400K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime69 h600 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height120 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth24.8 mm—
Weight148 g—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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