Fenix C7 vs Fenix C7 V2.0 size comparison
The Fenix C7 V2.0 is 1.6 mm (0.06 in) longer than the Fenix C7, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The Fenix C7 V2.0 is 1.6 mm (0.06 in) longer than the Fenix C7, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix C7 Check price ↗ | Fenix C7 V2.0 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 149 mm (5.87 in) | 150.6 mm (5.93 in)+1.6 mm |
| Head / width | 40 mm (1.57 in) | 40 mm (1.57 in)same |
| Body | 27 mm (1.06 in) | 27.5 mm (1.08 in)+0.5 mm |
| Weight | 172 g without battery | 256.5 g with battery |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 3,300 lm |
| Throw | 470 m | 575 m |
| Type | Work light | Work light |
| Price | from $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $79.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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C7 vs C7 V2.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix C7 is the shorter light: 149 mm (5.87 in) against 150.6 mm (5.93 in), a difference of 1.6 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (40 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix C7: 172 g without battery; Fenix C7 V2.0: 256.5 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix C7 V2.0 is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 3,000 lm for the Fenix C7, 10% more. For beam distance the Fenix C7 V2.0 reaches further: 575 m vs 470 m rated throw (22% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix C7 was from $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix C7 V2.0 $79.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix C7 cost $20.00 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 C7 V2.0 if you want longer throw (575 m vs 470 m). On the specs we track, the Fenix C7 V2.0 is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix C7 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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C7 vs C7 V2.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix C7 or the Fenix C7 V2.0?
The Fenix C7 is the shorter light: 149 mm (5.87 in) against 150.6 mm (5.93 in), a difference of 1.6 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (40 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix C7: 172 g without battery; Fenix C7 V2.0: 256.5 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix C7 or the Fenix C7 V2.0?
The Fenix C7 V2.0 is rated brighter: 3,300 lm maximum vs 3,000 lm for the Fenix C7, 10% more. For beam distance the Fenix C7 V2.0 reaches further: 575 m vs 470 m rated throw (22% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix C7 or the Fenix C7 V2.0?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix C7 was from $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix C7 V2.0 $79.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix C7 cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix C7 and Fenix C7 V2.0 use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Fenix C7: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (fenixlighting.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price from $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix C7 V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $79.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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