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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix TK28R
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix TK28R ($219.95) — 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 TK28R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $219.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 358.3g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | Two included 18650 rechargeable li-ion batteries |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 6,500 lumens, 400 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 102 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT70 LED and Luminus SST70 LED (for white light), OSRAM GR CSSPA1.23 red LEDs (for red light) |
| Modes | — | Ten lighting modes including five levels of white light, three levels of red light, red flash, and Strobe |
| Size | — | Length 147.8 mm, Height 51 mm, Width 32 mm |
| Weight | — | 358.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz (358.3 g) including batteries) |
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 TK28R
- 6,500 lumens and 400 m of throw
- Runs on Two included 18650 rechargeable li-ion batteries
- 358.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358.3 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 102 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.