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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) — 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 HM61R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 167.6g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 1,800 lumens, 195 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 300 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED |
| Modes | — | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash |
| Size | — | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm |
| Weight | — | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) 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 HM61R V3.0
- 1,800 lumens and 195 m of throw
- Runs on ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery
- 167.6 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 300 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.