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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — 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 HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 133g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 54 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | — | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Size | — | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Weight | — | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) including battery and headband) |
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 HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 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.