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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix LD02 V2.0

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

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Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2329% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 433% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2329% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 247% 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 E28R V2.0 — Beam distance: 273 m (896 ft)Fenix E28R V2.0 — Max candela: 18588 cdFenix E28R V2.0 — Weight: 128 g (4.52 oz)Fenix E28R V2.0 — Length: 121 mm (4.76 in)Fenix E28R V2.0 — Retail price: US$64.95Fenix E28R V2.0 — Max lumens: 1700 lmFenix LD02 V2.0 — Beam distance: 48 m (157 ft)Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Max candela: 580 cdFenix LD02 V2.0 — Weight: 24 g (0.85 oz)Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Length: 92 mm (3.62 in)Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Retail price: US$31Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Max lumens: 70 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.95Most expensive
US$31Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
Length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
18588 cdHighest candela
580 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
273 m (896 ft)Highest
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
4500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×18650 lithium-ion (ARB-L18-3400) or 2×CR123A
AAA
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
6061-T6 aerospace aluminum alloy with HA Type III anodization
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Daily Commuting▣Camping▣Hiking▣Hands Free Use With Magnetic Tail
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Technical Inspection (e.g., Document Verification, Banknote Check)▣Outdoor Activities (camping, Hiking)▣Medical And Family Use
Common praise
✓High Output For Size✓Versatile Lighting Modes Including Warning Lights✓USB C Fast Charging✓Solid Build Quality And Finish✓Magnetic Tail For Hands Free Use✓Good Runtime On Lower Modes
✓Compact Portable Design Comparable To A Pen✓High Color Rendering Index (cri 90) For Natural Color Rendering✓Uv Light Useful For Detecting Counterfeit Currency And Documents✓Long Runtime On Low Mode (up To 75 Hours)✓Solid Build Quality With Aerospace Aluminum And Stainless Steel Switch✓Effective Waterproof And Impact Resistance (ip68, 1 Meter)
Common complaints
⚠Slightly Heavy For Pocket Carry⚠Tailcap Is Glued And Only Removable By Tail⚠No Included Pouch⚠Beam Tint Cooler And Cri Moderate
⚠No Included Battery⚠Non Rechargeable⚠Relatively Low Maximum Brightness And Beam Distance Compared To Larger Flashlights⚠Uv Mode Runtime Significantly Shorter Than White Modes

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