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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix WH23R
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix WH23R ($59.95) — 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 WH23R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 115g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | Built-in 3.7V/2000mAh li-polymer battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 600 lumens, 100 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 150 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Two Luminus LEDs |
| Modes | — | Seven modes including three spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, and Turbo combo level |
| Size | — | Length 86.45 mm, Width 45 mm, Height 43.72 mm |
| Weight | — | 115g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.06 oz. (115g) 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 WH23R
- 600 lumens and 100 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 3.7V/2000mAh li-polymer battery
- 115 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 150 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix WH23R is the better value at $59.95. If weight matters most, Fenix E18R V2.0 carries lighter at 51g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.