Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix E35R size comparison
The Fenix E35R is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Fenix E28R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 20 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix E35R is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Fenix E28R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 20 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix E28R V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix E35R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 121 mm (4.76 in) | 120 mm (4.72 in)−1 mm |
| Head / width | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 26.5 mm (1.04 in)same |
| Body | 22.5 mm (0.89 in) | 24.8 mm (0.98 in)+2.3 mm |
| Weight | 128 g with battery | 148 g with battery+20 g |
| Battery | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,700 lm | 3,100 lm |
| Throw | 273 m | 260 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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E28R V2.0 vs E35R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix E35R is the shorter light: 120 mm (4.72 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.5 mm). The Fenix E28R V2.0 is 20 g lighter (128 g vs 148 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix E35R is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Fenix E28R V2.0, 82% more. For beam distance the Fenix E28R V2.0 reaches further: 273 m vs 260 m rated throw (5% more).
Battery
The Fenix E28R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix E35R runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix E28R V2.0 if you want less weight (20 g lighter). Choose the Fenix E35R if you want more output (3,100 lm vs 1,700 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E28R V2.0 vs E35R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the Fenix E35R?
The Fenix E35R is the shorter light: 120 mm (4.72 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.5 mm). The Fenix E28R V2.0 is 20 g lighter (128 g vs 148 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the Fenix E35R?
The Fenix E35R is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Fenix E28R V2.0, 82% more. For beam distance the Fenix E28R V2.0 reaches further: 273 m vs 260 m rated throw (5% more).
Do the Fenix E28R V2.0 and Fenix E35R use the same battery?
The Fenix E28R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix E35R runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).