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Fenix E40R vs Fenix E08R UE
Fenix E40R ($109.95) 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 E40R | Fenix E08R UE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $84.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 125g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 1,600 lumens, 160 m |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | One Luminus SST20 LED and one Luminus SFT25 LED |
| Modes | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe | 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 |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge | Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | Length 129 mm, Width 31 mm, Height 18 mm |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 111 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 125g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.41 oz. (125g) including battery) |
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 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 E08R UE is the better value at $84.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.