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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix LD35R
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix LD35R ($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 LD35R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 185g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 1,800 lumens, 337 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 101 hours 54 minutes max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | One COB light strip and one Luminus SST40 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | — | Fifteen lighting modes including five levels of forward-facing white light, four levels of side white light plus Strobe, and five color modes |
| Size | — | Length 136.4 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 25.4 mm |
| Weight | — | 185g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.53 oz. (185g) 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 LD35R
- 1,800 lumens and 337 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 185 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 185 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 101 hours 54 minutes 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.