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Fenix E40R vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix E40R ($109.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E40R | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 133g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 54 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) 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 HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL45R is the better value at $79.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.