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Fenix E40R vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix E40R ($109.95) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E40R | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 103g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 160 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
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 HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the better value at $54.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.