Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix E28R V2.0 ($64.95) — 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 E28R V2.0 |
| Price | $65 | $64.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 128g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 1700lm max |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 260h max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| Material | — | Hard-anodized aluminum |
| Weight | — | 128g (Fenix published) |
| Weight basis | — | 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 E28R V2.0
- Takes either an 18650 or two CR123A
- 1,700 lm in a 128 g light
- Long low-mode runtime
- Page showed it on pre-order at research time
- Heavier than flat or AAA lights
Fenix E28R V2.0 is the better value at $64.95. 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.