Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix LD31 Renegade
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix LD31 Renegade ($99.95) — 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 LD31 Renegade |
| Price | $65 | $99.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 164g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | ARB-L21-6000B 21700 with USB-C |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 3200 lumens, 355 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 84 h 41 min max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| Weight | — | 164g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 |
| Size | — | 126.4 x 26.5 x 25.6 mm |
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 LD31 Renegade
- 3200 lumens at $99.95
- Battery doubles as a power bank
- Tail switch plus side switch with Instant Turbo
- Manual lockout switch
- Glass lens and 164g are noticeable in a pocket
- Single LED limits floodlight width
- Proprietary 21700 with built in port
- Tail switch is not user reprogrammable
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.