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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10231% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.95Cheapest
US$75.99Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
18588 cdHighest candela
16200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
273 m (896 ft)Highest
255 m (837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×18650 lithium-ion (ARB-L18-3400) or 2×CR123A
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Daily commutingCampingHikingHands-free use with magnetic tail
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
High output for sizeVersatile lighting modes including warning lightsUSB-C fast chargingSolid build quality and finishMagnetic tail for hands-free useGood runtime on lower modes
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for pocket carryTailcap is glued and only removable by tailNo included pouchBeam tint cooler and CRI moderate
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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