Fenix E09R vs Fenix E18R V2.0 size comparison
The Fenix E18R V2.0 is 12 mm (0.47 in) shorter than the Fenix E09R, and 2.7 mm wider at its widest point. It is 11 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix E18R V2.0 is 12 mm (0.47 in) shorter than the Fenix E09R, and 2.7 mm wider at its widest point. It is 11 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
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| Length | 79 mm (3.11 in) | 67 mm (2.64 in)−12 mm |
| Head / width | 19.3 mm (0.76 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)+2.7 mm |
| Body | 18.4 mm (0.72 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)+3.6 mm |
| Weight | 45 g with battery | 56 g with battery+11 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 16340 |
| Max output | 600 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 91 m | 146 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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E09R vs E18R V2.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix E18R V2.0 is the shorter light: 67 mm (2.64 in) against 79 mm (3.11 in), a difference of 12 mm (15%). At its widest point the Fenix E09R is 2.7 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 22 mm). The Fenix E09R is 11 g lighter (45 g vs 56 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix E18R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix E09R, 100% more. For beam distance the Fenix E18R V2.0 reaches further: 146 m vs 91 m rated throw (60% more).
Battery
The Fenix E09R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix E18R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery. Only the Fenix E18R V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix E09R if you want a slimmer profile (2.7 mm narrower), less weight (11 g lighter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Fenix E18R V2.0 if you want a shorter light (12 mm shorter), more output (1,200 lm vs 600 lm), longer throw (146 m vs 91 m) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E09R vs E18R V2.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E09R or the Fenix E18R V2.0?
The Fenix E18R V2.0 is the shorter light: 67 mm (2.64 in) against 79 mm (3.11 in), a difference of 12 mm (15%). At its widest point the Fenix E09R is 2.7 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 22 mm). The Fenix E09R is 11 g lighter (45 g vs 56 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix E09R or the Fenix E18R V2.0?
The Fenix E18R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix E09R, 100% more. For beam distance the Fenix E18R V2.0 reaches further: 146 m vs 91 m rated throw (60% more).
Do the Fenix E09R and Fenix E18R V2.0 use the same battery?
The Fenix E09R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix E18R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery. Only the Fenix E18R V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.