Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1040% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1040% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 42% 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.
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Hiking▣Camping▣Emergency Use
▣Everyday Carry▣Gifting▣Outdoor Use▣Camping And Hiking▣Up Close Illumination
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
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓High Quality Anodized Aluminum Body✓Good Max Output Of 300 Lumens✓Convenient Tail Switch With Smooth Action✓Dual Direction Pocket Clip Allows Versatile Carry, Including Use As A Headlamp✓Soft, Balanced Beam With Wide Hotspot Comfortable For Close Up Use✓Compatible With Widely Available Aa Alkaline And Nimh Batteries
Common complaints
⚠Included Lanyard Feels Cheap⚠Side Switch May Be Prone To Accidental Activation Without Lockout
⚠Not Compatible With Lithium Ion Batteries⚠Some Users Find Grip Knurling Average⚠Limited To Two Main Output Levels Plus Moonlight⚠No Onboard Charging⚠Runtime On High Mode Is Limited Due To Stepdown⚠No Included Lanyard