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Fenix SW05R vs Fenix SW06R

What SW05R does better (1) and where SW06R wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix SW05R
Fenix · 2025SW05R
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Fenix SW06R
Fenix · 2026SW06R
4.4Score
5 advantages≈ $55
2.1Brightness & throw2.6
3.7Battery & charging4.6
9.6Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

SW05RSW06R
29 × 691639 × 98.920.6
SW05RSW06RDifference
Length / height69 mm98.9 mm−29.9 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm39 mm−10 mm
Body diameter / depth16 mm20.6 mm−4.6 mm
Weight55 g88 g−33 g

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

Why is SW05R better than SW06R?

  1. Weight55 g vs 88 g+60%

Why is SW06R better than SW05R?

  1. Maximum output150 lm vs 500 lm3.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)39 m vs 100 m2.6×
  3. Peak beam intensity380 cd vs 2,500 cd6.6×
  4. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 1,300 mAh+86%
  5. Maximum runtime49 h vs 63.6 h+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix SW05RFenix SW05R≈ $405.5
Fenix SW06RFenix SW06R≈ $554.4
Light output
Maximum output150 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity380 cd2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)39 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity700 mAh1,300 mAh
Maximum runtime49 h63.6 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height69 mm98.9 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm39 mm
Body diameter / depth16 mm20.6 mm
Weight55 g88 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Red lightYesYes
UV light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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