Fenix/EDC

Fenix E35R

Name: Fenix E35R
Brand: Fenix
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Compact 21700 from Fenix with solid output. The E35R packs a lot into a small package with USB-C charging and Fenix's trademark reliability.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 29° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 3,100 lm ÷ 16,000 cd — how this works

$75

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Specifications

Output: 3100lm
Peak intensity: 16000cd
Beam distance: 253m
Emitter: Luminus SFT-70
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Balanced
Cell: 21700
Runtime: 2 hrs (high)
Modes: 5 Stepped
Interface: Simple
Water/dust: IP68
Dimensions: 4.8 x 1.1 in
Weight: 3.5 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

USB-C Charging Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Fenix E35R/5 sources reviewed

A highly pocketable everyday-carry light putting out 3,100 lumens with 246 m of throw through a TIR lens that gives a precise, uniform beam. Fit and finish are top-notch, the weight is evenly distributed so it feels good in hand, and the current version adds built-in USB-C charging. Reviewers position it clearly: not a tactical light, but a sleek and durable EDC.

The interface is the main frustration — there are no shortcuts to eco or turbo, so you cycle. The magnet is strong enough to be a nuisance, picking up keys and anything else metal you keep nearby. The body is slippery without the clip, and no holster is included.

Consistently praised

3,100 lumens and 246 m of throw from a genuinely pocketable body
TIR lens gives a precise, uniform beam
Top-notch fit and finish with even weight distribution
Built-in USB-C charging on the current version
Strobe available for self-defence use

Common complaints

No shortcuts to eco or turbo — you have to cycle through modes
The magnet is strong enough to collect keys and other metal
Slippery in the hand without the pocket clip
No holster included
Not a tactical light despite the output

Questions people ask

Why is the magnet a complaint?: It's strong, which is good for sticking the light to a surface and bad for everything else in your pocket. Owners report keys and small metal objects attaching themselves to it.
How bad is the lack of shortcuts?: It means reaching turbo or the lowest mode requires clicking through the sequence rather than a double-click or hold. On a light used daily that's a real irritation.
Is it good for EDC?: Yes — that's what reviewers recommend it for. It's compact for the output and the TIR beam is clean. Add the clip; without it the body is slick.
Does it come with a holster?: No, and several reviewers mention wanting one. Budget separately if you carry on a belt.

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