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Fenix E40R vs Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix E40R ($109.95) vs Fenix HT18R V2.0 ($149.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E40R | Fenix HT18R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $149.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 358g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 3,700 lumens |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | Luminus SFT90 LED |
| Modes | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe | Seven lighting modes including four brightness levels, beacon, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | Length: 7.86’’ (199.7mm) Head: 2.68’’ (68mm) Body: 1.00’’ (25.4mm) |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 87 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 358g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz. (358g) 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 HT18R V2.0
- 3,700 lumens
- Runs on 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 358 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 87 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E40R is the better value at $109.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.