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Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe vs VARTA Night Cutter F30R

What WF05E Intrinsically Safe does better (3) and where Night Cutter F30R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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VARTA Night Cutter F30R
VARTA · 2018Night Cutter F30R
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $35
2.3Brightness & throw5.4
9.5Build & durability3.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

WF05E Intrinsically SafeNight Cutter F30R
19 × 134.514.942 × 225
WF05E Intrinsically SafeNight Cutter F30RDifference
Length / height134.5 mm225 mm−90.5 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm42 mm−23 mm
Weight37 g359 g−322 g

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

Why is WF05E Intrinsically Safe better than Night Cutter F30R?

  1. Maximum runtime80 h vs 24 h3.3×
  2. Weight37 g vs 359 g9.7×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is Night Cutter F30R better than WF05E Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Maximum output85 lm vs 700 lm8.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)54 m vs 300 m5.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output85 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity730 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)54 m300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G2—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime80 h24 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height134.5 mm225 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm42 mm
Body diameter / depth14.9 mm—
Weight37 g359 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
Colours—Black
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