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Fenix E03R V2.0 vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix E03R V2.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right keychain light.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E03R V2.0 | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 30g | 133g |
| Output | 500 lumens, 90 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | Two white light LEDs and one red light LED, with a lifespan of 50,000 hours | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | Seven modes including four brightness levels, red light, red flashing, and pulse light | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | Built-in 400mAh li-polymer battery | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 52.5 mm, Width 26 mm, Height 13 mm | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 30 hours max | 54 hours max |
| Weight | 30g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.06 oz. (30g) including battery) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E03R V2.0
- 500 lumens and 90 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 400mAh li-polymer battery
- Only 30 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 30 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E03R V2.0 is the better value at $29.95. Both are part of our curated keychain light index — tap through to check current pricing.