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Fenix E40R vs Fenix C7
Fenix E40R ($109.95) vs Fenix C7 ($59.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E40R | Fenix C7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 172g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 3,000 lumens, 470 m |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | Luminus SST70 |
| Modes | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | 149 x 40 x 27 mm |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 68 h max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
| Switch | — | Side switch only, no tail switch |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E40R
- 5,000 lumens from a flashlight 138 mm long
- Wide, flood-style beam from four LEDs
- Magnetic tail and IP68
- USB-C charging with the battery included
- 220 g is heavy for a pocket
- Throw is only 242 m, so it is a flood light first
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.