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Fenix E02R vs SureFire Sidekick

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix E02R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E02R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix E02R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix E02R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix E02R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix E02R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 420% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Fenix E02R — Beam distance: 49 m (161 ft)Fenix E02R — Max candela: 591 cdFenix E02R — Weight: 15 g (0.53 oz)Fenix E02R — Length: 48 mm (1.89 in)Fenix E02R — Retail price: US$23.95Fenix E02R — Max lumens: 200 lmSureFire Sidekick — Beam distance: 66 m (217 ft)SureFire Sidekick — Max candela: 1100 cdSureFire Sidekick — Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz)SureFire Sidekick — Length: 63.5 mm (2.50 in)SureFire Sidekick — Retail price: US$44SureFire Sidekick — Max lumens: 300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Fenix E02R
SureFire Sidekick
Price & carry
Retail price
US$23.95Cheapest
US$44Most expensive
Weight
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
48 mm (1.89 in)Shortest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
200 lmLowest output
300 lmHighest output
Max candela
591 cdLowest candela
1100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
49 m (161 ft)Lowest
66 m (217 ft)Highest
Max runtime
390 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 120 mAh Li-polymer battery
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro USB charging port
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Keychain use▣Compact and portable lighting
▣Everyday carry on keychain▣Emergency situations▣General utility uses
Common praise
✓Compact size and light weight✓Bright output for a mini keychain light✓Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB charging✓IP68 dustproof and waterproof rating✓Durability with aluminum body
✓Compact and lightweight keychain design✓High-performance LED with smooth broad beam✓Rechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB charging✓Sturdy pushbutton switch with mode access✓Good runtime on all brightness levels
Common complaints
⚠Built-in battery not replaceable⚠No battery level indicator⚠Thermal regulated output reduces brightness after extended high use
⚠Limited impact resistance due to polymer construction⚠Not waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)⚠No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry