Fenix E09R vs Noctigon KR1AA size comparison

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The Noctigon KR1AA is 0.8 mm (0.03 in) longer than the Fenix E09R, and 2.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix E09R · 79 mmNoctigon KR1AA · 79.8 mm

The Noctigon KR1AA is 0.8 mm (0.03 in) longer than the Fenix E09R, and 2.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix E09R
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Noctigon KR1AA
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Length79 mm (3.11 in)79.8 mm (3.14 in)+0.8 mm
Head / width19.3 mm (0.76 in)21.8 mm (0.86 in)+2.5 mm
Body18.4 mm (0.72 in)17.7 mm (0.70 in)−0.7 mm
Weight45 g with battery33 g without battery
BatteryBuilt-in14500 / AA
Max output600 lm—
Throw91 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$39.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$47.18 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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E09R vs KR1AA: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix E09R is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 79.8 mm (3.14 in), a difference of 0.8 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix E09R is 2.5 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 21.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E09R: 45 g with battery; Noctigon KR1AA: 33 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix E09R is rated at 600 lm; we have no published maximum for the Noctigon KR1AA.

Battery

The Fenix E09R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Noctigon KR1AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. Only the Noctigon KR1AA lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E09R was $39.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Noctigon KR1AA $47.18 at intl-outdoor.com, so the Fenix E09R cost $7.23 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

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 (2.5 mm narrower) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Noctigon KR1AA if you want 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 KR1AA FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix E09R or the Noctigon KR1AA?

The Fenix E09R is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 79.8 mm (3.14 in), a difference of 0.8 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix E09R is 2.5 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 21.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E09R: 45 g with battery; Noctigon KR1AA: 33 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix E09R or the Noctigon KR1AA?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E09R was $39.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Noctigon KR1AA $47.18 at intl-outdoor.com, so the Fenix E09R cost $7.23 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix E09R and Noctigon KR1AA use the same battery?

The Fenix E09R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Noctigon KR1AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. Only the Noctigon KR1AA lets you swap in a charged spare.

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Compare Noctigon KR1AA with similar lights

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