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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix LD36R
Fenix E28R V2.0 ($64.95) vs Fenix LD36R ($114.95) — 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 LD36R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $114.95 |
| Weight | 128g | 231g |
| Material | Hard-anodized aluminum | — |
| Weight | 128g (Fenix published) | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) including battery) |
| Output | 1700lm max | 3,600 lumens, 385 m |
| Runtime | 260h max | 65 hours 18 minutes max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery | — |
| LED | — | 3 x Luminus SFT25R Gen2 LEDs and 3 x high-performance RGB LEDs |
| Modes | — | Fourteen lighting modes including five levels of white light, Strobe, six different colors levels, with a breathing and stepless color mode |
| Size | — | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 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 LD36R
- 3,600 lumens and 385 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery
- 231 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 231 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 65 hours 18 minutes 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. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.