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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix E08R UE
Fenix E28R V2.0 ($64.95) vs Fenix E08R UE ($84.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E28R V2.0 | Fenix E08R UE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $84.95 |
| Weight | 128g | 125g |
| Material | Hard-anodized aluminum | — |
| Weight | 128g (Fenix published) | 125g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.41 oz. (125g) including battery) |
| Output | 1700lm max | 1,600 lumens, 160 m |
| Runtime | 260h max | 111 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A | Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST20 LED and one Luminus SFT25 LED |
| Modes | — | Twenty-One lighting modes including five spotlight levels, five floodlight levels, Instant Turbo, Strobe, two red light modes, green laser, and six colorful scene modes on the body |
| Size | — | Length 129 mm, Width 31 mm, Height 18 mm |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E28R V2.0
- Takes either an 18650 or two CR123A
- 1,700 lm in a 128 g light
- Long low-mode runtime
- Page showed it on pre-order at research time
- Heavier than flat or AAA lights
Fenix E08R UE
- 1,600 lumens and 160 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery
- 125 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 111 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E28R V2.0 is the better value at $64.95. If weight matters most, Fenix E08R UE carries lighter at 125g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.