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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix WT16R
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix WT16R ($64.95) — 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 WT16R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $64.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 129g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | Built-in Li-polymer battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 300 lumens, 115 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 30 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | 2 x CREE XP-E2 LEDs and COB floodlight |
| Modes | — | 3 brightness levels on spotlight, and 2 brightness levels and yellow flash on floodlight |
| Size | — | Length 127 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 26 mm |
| Weight | — | 129g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.55 oz. (129g) 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 WT16R
- 300 lumens and 115 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in Li-polymer battery
- 129 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 30 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix WT16R is the better value at $64.95. 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.