Fenix E35R vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison

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The SureFire EDCL1-T is 5.7 mm (0.22 in) shorter than the Fenix E35R, and 2.1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 54 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix E35R · 120 mmSureFire EDCL1-T · 114.3 mm

The SureFire EDCL1-T is 5.7 mm (0.22 in) shorter than the Fenix E35R, and 2.1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 54 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix E35R
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SureFire EDCL1-T
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Length120 mm (4.72 in)114.3 mm (4.50 in)−5.7 mm
Head / width26.5 mm (1.04 in)28.6 mm (1.12 in)+2.1 mm
Body24.8 mm (0.98 in)—
Weight148 g with battery93.6 g with battery−54 g
Battery21700CR123A
Max output3,100 lm500 lm
Throw260 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$79.95 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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E35R vs EDCL1-T: how they differ

Size and weight

The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 120 mm (4.72 in), a difference of 5.7 mm (5%). At its widest point the Fenix E35R is 2.1 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 28.6 mm). The SureFire EDCL1-T is 54 g lighter (93.6 g vs 148 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix E35R is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 520% more.

Battery

The Fenix E35R runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E35R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix E35R cost $135.05 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 E35R if you want a slimmer profile (2.1 mm narrower) and more output (3,100 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the SureFire EDCL1-T if you want a shorter light (5.7 mm shorter) and less weight (54 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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E35R vs EDCL1-T FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix E35R or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 120 mm (4.72 in), a difference of 5.7 mm (5%). At its widest point the Fenix E35R is 2.1 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 28.6 mm). The SureFire EDCL1-T is 54 g lighter (93.6 g vs 148 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix E35R or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The Fenix E35R is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 520% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix E35R or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E35R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix E35R cost $135.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix E35R and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?

The Fenix E35R runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

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