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Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe vs Nextorch E52C

What WF30RE Intrinsically Safe does better (1) and where E52C wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Nextorch E52C
Nextorch · 2022E52C
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
2.8Brightness & throw5.0
9.2Battery & charging5.7
5.6Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

WF30RE Intrinsically SafeE52C
34 × 150.52830 × 153
WF30RE Intrinsically SafeE52CDifference
Length / height150.5 mm153 mm−2.5 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm30 mm+4 mm
Weight215 g130 g+85 g

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

Why is WF30RE Intrinsically Safe better than E52C?

  1. Maximum runtime120 h vs 65 h+85%

Why is E52C better than WF30RE Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Maximum output280 lm vs 3,000 lm10.7×
  2. Weight215 g vs 130 g+65%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 210 m+24%
  4. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 11,025 cd+53%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch E52CNextorch E52C≈ $656.5
Light output
Maximum output280 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd11,025 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G2—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,800K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime120 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height150.5 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth28 mm—
Weight215 g130 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
StrobeYes—
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