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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix HL32R-T ($69.95) — 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 HL32R-T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 107g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | One rechargeable battery pack (included) or three AAA batteries (not included) |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 800 lumens, 132 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 150 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Spotlight: Luminus SST20, Floodlight: neutral light LED |
| Modes | — | Seven modes including three spotlight brightness levels, three neutral floodlight levels, and SOS |
| Size | — | Width 66 mm, Height 45 mm, Depth 30 mm |
| Weight | — | 107g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.77 oz. (107g) 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 HL32R-T
- 800 lumens and 132 m of throw
- Runs on One rechargeable battery pack (included) or three AAA batteries (not included)
- 107 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 150 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.