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Fenix TK05R vs Fenix TK21R

What TK05R does better (1) and where TK21R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK05R
Fenix · 2024TK05R
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Fenix TK21R
Fenix · 2025TK21R
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $135
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw8.0
3.4Battery & charging8.2
7.3Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK05RTK21R
32 × 11523.536 × 159.525.4
TK05RTK21RDifference
Length / height115 mm159.5 mm−44.5 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm36 mm−4 mm
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm25.4 mm−1.9 mm
Weight124 g221 g−97 g

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

Why is TK05R better than TK21R?

  1. Weight124 g vs 221 g+78%

Why is TK21R better than TK05R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 3,600 lm3.6×
  2. Maximum runtime14.5 h vs 72.5 h5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m vs 480 m+7%
  4. Peak beam intensity50,620 cd vs 57,600 cd+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK05RFenix TK05R≈ $806.3
Fenix TK21RFenix TK21R≈ $1358.5
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity50,620 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)450 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterOsram CSLPM1.TGLuminus SFT-90
LED makerOsramLuminus
Colour temperature—6,600K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime14.5 h72.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height115 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm36 mm
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm25.4 mm
Weight124 g221 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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