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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix PD40R V2.0

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

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Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 159% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 159% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 106% 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 E18R V2.0 — Beam distance: 146 m (479 ft)Fenix E18R V2.0 — Max candela: 5397 cdFenix E18R V2.0 — Weight: 56 g (1.98 oz)Fenix E18R V2.0 — Length: 67 mm (2.64 in)Fenix E18R V2.0 — Max lumens: 1200 lmFenix E18R V2.0 — Max runtime: 13680 minFenix PD40R V2.0 — Beam distance: 405 m (1329 ft)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Max candela: 40567 cdFenix PD40R V2.0 — Weight: 117 g (4.13 oz)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Length: 138 mm (5.43 in)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Max lumens: 3000 lmFenix PD40R V2.0 — Max runtime: 5280 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$165
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
117 g (4.13 oz)Heaviest
Length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
5397 cdLowest candela
40567 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
146 m (479 ft)Lowest
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
Max runtime
13680 minLongest runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion battery (ARB-L16-700P)
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Hiking▣Camping▣Emergency Use
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Professional Use▣General Purpose Use▣Inspection▣Walking A Dog▣Situations Requiring Versatile Brightness Levels
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design Making It Easy To Carry✓High Maximum Output For Its Size (1200 Lumens)✓USB Type C Fast Charging Convenience✓Solid Build Quality With Durable Aluminum And Hard Anodized Finish✓Useful Lockout Function To Prevent Accidental Activation
✓High Maximum And Sustained Brightness✓Smooth And Easy Rotary Switch Operation✓Good Battery Runtime With Included 21700 Battery✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminium✓Ip68 Dust And Waterproof Rated✓Comes With Holster And Spare O Rings
Common complaints
⚠Included Lanyard Feels Cheap⚠Side Switch May Be Prone To Accidental Activation Without Lockout
⚠Packaging Not Very Stylish⚠No Included Ac Adapter For Charging⚠Rotary Switch May Require Getting Used To

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