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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix HM53R ($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 HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 102g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 135 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | — | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Size | — | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Weight | — | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) 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 HM53R
- 1,200 lumens and 158 m of throw
- Runs on 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup
- 102 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 135 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.