Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix PD32R
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix PD32R ($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 PD32R |
| Price | $65 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 136g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 1,400 lumens, 344 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 70 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT40 LED |
| Modes | — | Five lighting modes including four brightness levels and Strobe |
| Size | — | Length 135 mm, Head 26.5 mm, Body 23.6 mm |
| Weight | — | 136g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.80 oz. (136g) 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 PD32R
- 1,400 lumens and 344 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 136 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 70 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.