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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Nitecore P16

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

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Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Nitecore P16 — Beam distance: 289 m (948 ft)Nitecore P16 — Max candela: 20900 cdNitecore P16 — Weight: 136 g (4.80 oz)Nitecore P16 — Length: 151 mm (5.94 in)Nitecore P16 — Retail price: US$70Nitecore P16 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.95Cheapest
US$70Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
18588 cdLowest candela
20900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
273 m (896 ft)Lowest
289 m (948 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15600 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×18650 lithium-ion (ARB-L18-3400) or 2×CR123A
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Daily Commuting▣Camping▣Hiking▣Hands Free Use With Magnetic Tail
▣EDC▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor▣Work Related Flashlight 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
✓High Brightness With A Maximum Of 960 Lumens✓Long Beam Distance (~289 Meters)✓Durable Build With Good Impact And Water Resistance✓Useful Side Switch And Tactical Tail Switch Interface✓Power Indicator Display For Battery Level And Voltage✓Includes Intelligent Memory To Store Preferred Brightness Setting✓Convenient USB C Rechargeable Battery Available
Common complaints
⚠Slightly Heavy For Pocket Carry⚠Tailcap Is Glued And Only Removable By Tail⚠No Included Pouch⚠Beam Tint Cooler And Cri Moderate
⚠Not Suitable For Search And Rescue Due To Lockout Feature Causing The Light To Shut Off If Caps Loosened⚠Light May Fail To Turn On If Head Is Slightly Loosened⚠Rough Coating/texture Not Attractive⚠Tail Standing Lamp Feature May Not Be Tactical In Some Scenarios

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