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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix PD45R ACE ($129.95) — 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 PD45R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $129.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 200.5g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 3,200 lumens, 410 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 57 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT-70X-WS65-H2-H1652 LED |
| Modes | — | Seven lighting modes including six brightness levels and Strobe; six preset options |
| Size | — | Length 157.7 mm, Width 30 mm, Height 25.9 mm |
| Weight | — | 200.5g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 7.07 oz. (200.5g) 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 PD45R ACE
- 3,200 lumens and 410 m of throw
- Runs on 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 200.5 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 200.5 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 57 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.