Fenix WF05E vs Fenix WF30RE size comparison

WF05E vs WF30RE: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix WF05E is the shorter light: 134.5 mm (5.30 in) against 150.5 mm (5.93 in), a difference of 16 mm (11%). At its widest point the Fenix WF05E is 15 mm slimmer (19 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix WF05E: 38 g without battery; Fenix WF30RE: 215 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix WF30RE is rated brighter: 280 lm maximum vs 85 lm for the Fenix WF05E, 229% more. For beam distance the Fenix WF30RE reaches further: 170 m vs 54 m rated throw (215% more).

Battery

The Fenix WF05E runs on removable 2x AAA batteries; the Fenix WF30RE runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix WF05E lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix WF05E was $34.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix WF30RE $84.96 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix WF05E cost $50.01 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are work lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix WF05E if you want a shorter light (16 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (15 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Fenix WF30RE if you want more output (280 lm vs 85 lm), longer throw (170 m vs 54 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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