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Fenix LR40R vs Fenix LR40R V2.0

What LR40R does better (1) and where LR40R V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR40R
Fenix · 2019LR40R
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $280
vs
Fenix LR40R V2.0
Fenix · 2023LR40R V2.0
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw9.1
7.6Battery & charging8.4
2.5Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LR40RLR40R V2.0
80 × 1545182 × 17555
LR40RLR40R V2.0Difference
Length / height154 mm175 mm−21 mm
Head diameter / width80 mm82 mm−2 mm
Body diameter / depth51 mm55 mm−4 mm
Weight499 g842 g−343 g

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

Why is LR40R better than LR40R V2.0?

  1. Weight499 g vs 842 g+69%

Why is LR40R V2.0 better than LR40R?

  1. Peak beam intensity102,400 cd vs 202,500 cd+98%
  2. Maximum runtime92.3 h vs 177 h+92%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m vs 900 m+41%
  4. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 15,000 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR40RFenix LR40R≈ $2806.4
Fenix LR40R V2.0Fenix LR40R V2.0≈ $3009.5
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm15,000 lm
Peak beam intensity102,400 cd202,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m900 m
Runtime at maximum output198 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs—6
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime92.3 h177 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm175 mm
Head diameter / width80 mm82 mm
Body diameter / depth51 mm55 mm
Weight499 g842 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—16
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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