Fenix E28R V2.0 vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison

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The SureFire EDCL1-T is 6.7 mm (0.26 in) shorter than the Fenix E28R V2.0, and 2.1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 34 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix E28R V2.0 · 121 mmSureFire EDCL1-T · 114.3 mm

The SureFire EDCL1-T is 6.7 mm (0.26 in) shorter than the Fenix E28R V2.0, and 2.1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 34 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix E28R V2.0
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SureFire EDCL1-T
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Length121 mm (4.76 in)114.3 mm (4.50 in)−6.7 mm
Head / width26.5 mm (1.04 in)28.6 mm (1.12 in)+2.1 mm
Body22.5 mm (0.89 in)—
Weight128 g with battery93.6 g with battery−34 g
Battery18650 / 2x CR123ACR123A
Max output1,700 lm500 lm
Throw273 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$64.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Body diameter not listed

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E28R V2.0 vs EDCL1-T: how they differ

Size and weight

The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 6.7 mm (6%). At its widest point the Fenix E28R V2.0 is 2.1 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 28.6 mm). The SureFire EDCL1-T is 34 g lighter (93.6 g vs 128 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix E28R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 240% more.

Battery

The Fenix E28R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E28R V2.0 was $64.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix E28R V2.0 cost $150.05 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 E28R V2.0 if you want a slimmer profile (2.1 mm narrower) and more output (1,700 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the SureFire EDCL1-T if you want a shorter light (6.7 mm shorter) and less weight (34 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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E28R V2.0 vs EDCL1-T FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 6.7 mm (6%). At its widest point the Fenix E28R V2.0 is 2.1 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 28.6 mm). The SureFire EDCL1-T is 34 g lighter (93.6 g vs 128 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The Fenix E28R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 240% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E28R V2.0 was $64.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix E28R V2.0 cost $150.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix E28R V2.0 and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?

The Fenix E28R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

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