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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix C7
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix C7 ($59.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E18R V2.0 | Fenix C7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 172g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 3,000 lumens, 470 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 68 h max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SST70 |
| Modes | — | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS |
| Size | — | 149 x 40 x 27 mm |
| Switch | — | Side switch only, no tail switch |
| Weight | — | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E18R V2.0
- 1200lm from single cell
- USB-C in-body charging
- Magnetic tail hands-free
- IPX8 waterproof
- Fenix long-term reliability
- 16340 battery less universal
- $65 vs cheaper alternatives
- Large for single-cell
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. If weight matters most, Fenix E18R V2.0 carries lighter at 51g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.