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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix E03R V2.0
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix E03R V2.0 ($29.95) — 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 E03R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 30g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | Built-in 400mAh li-polymer battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 500 lumens, 90 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 30 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Two white light LEDs and one red light LED, with a lifespan of 50,000 hours |
| Modes | — | Seven modes including four brightness levels, red light, red flashing, and pulse light |
| Size | — | Length 52.5 mm, Width 26 mm, Height 13 mm |
| Weight | — | 30g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.06 oz. (30g) including battery) |
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 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 E03R V2.0 is the better value at $29.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.