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Fenix SW05R-UV vs VARTA Night Cutter Pro F40R

What SW05R-UV does better (2) and where Night Cutter Pro F40R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix SW05R-UV
Fenix · 2025SW05R-UV
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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VARTA Night Cutter Pro F40R
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $40
2.1Brightness & throw6.0
3.7Battery & charging6.3
9.6Build & durability2.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

SW05R-UVNight Cutter Pro F40R
29 × 691644 × 233
SW05R-UVNight Cutter Pro F40RDifference
Length / height69 mm233 mm−164 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm44 mm−15 mm
Weight55 g380 g−325 g

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

Why is SW05R-UV better than Night Cutter Pro F40R?

  1. Weight55 g vs 380 g6.9×
  2. Maximum runtime49 h vs 48 h+2%

Why is Night Cutter Pro F40R better than SW05R-UV?

  1. Maximum output150 lm vs 2,000 lm13.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)39 m vs 350 m9×
  3. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 5,200 mAh7.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix SW05R-UVFenix SW05R-UV≈ $405.5
Light output
Maximum output150 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity380 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)39 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity700 mAh5,200 mAh
Maximum runtime49 h48 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height69 mm233 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm44 mm
Body diameter / depth16 mm—
Weight55 g380 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
UV lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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