Fenix LD15R vs Fenix E18R V2.0
Quick take: The Fenix LD15R costs $12.950000000000003 less; the Fenix E18R V2.0 is brighter (1,200 vs 500 lm); the Fenix E18R V2.0 throws farther (146m vs 85m); the Fenix E18R V2.0 runs longer on high (200 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix LD15R | Fenix E18R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $47 | $59.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Right-Angle | EDC |
| Lumens | 500 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 1,800 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 85m | 146m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 200-228 hrs (max) |
| Battery | CR123A | 16340 |
| LED | CREE XP-G3 | Luminus SST40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 1.5 oz | 2.0 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 3.1 x 0.8 in | 2.6 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 Year |
What owners report
Fenix LD15R
- ✓Right-angle body ideal for crawl spaces and working in awkward places
- ✓4500K tint with a wide, soft beam that suits close work
- ✓Magnetic tailcap plus a two-way clip for hands-free positioning
- ✓Genuinely small for an EDC light with onboard charging
- ✓Red mode available for preserving night vision
- ✗You get a flash of white light before the red mode engages
- ✗The battery indicator is dim and its states are hard to remember
- ✗Turbo passes 100°F within five minutes and steps down quickly
- ✗The pocket clip isn't removable
- ✗No strobe or SOS mode