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Fenix E40R vs Nextorch E52D

What E40R does better (3) and where E52D wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E40R
Fenix · 2026E40R
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw6.3
8.4Battery & charging5.6
5.6Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E40RE52D
35 × 13826.430 × 153
E40RE52DDifference
Length / height138 mm153 mm−15 mm
Head diameter / width35 mm30 mm+5 mm
Weight220 g130 g+90 g

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

Why is E40R better than E52D?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 3,700 lm+35%
  2. Maximum runtime89.5 h vs 60 h+49%
  3. Battery capacity5,500 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+15%

Why is E52D better than E40R?

  1. Weight220 g vs 130 g+69%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)242 m vs 280 m+16%
  3. Peak beam intensity14,640 cd vs 19,600 cd+34%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E40RFenix E40R≈ $1107.6
Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity14,640 cd19,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)242 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,500 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime89.5 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width35 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth26.4 mm—
Weight220 g130 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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