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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix E08R UE
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix E08R UE ($84.95) — 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 E08R UE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $84.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 125g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 1,600 lumens, 160 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 111 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST20 LED and one Luminus SFT25 LED |
| Modes | — | Twenty-One lighting modes including five spotlight levels, five floodlight levels, Instant Turbo, Strobe, two red light modes, green laser, and six colorful scene modes on the body |
| Size | — | Length 129 mm, Width 31 mm, Height 18 mm |
| Weight | — | 125g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.41 oz. (125g) 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 E08R UE
- 1,600 lumens and 160 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery
- 125 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 111 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E18R V2.0 is the better value at $65. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.