Fenix SW05R-RED vs Fenix SW06R size comparison
The Fenix SW06R is 29.9 mm (1.18 in) longer than the Fenix SW05R-RED, and 10 mm wider at its widest point. It is 33 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix SW06R is 29.9 mm (1.18 in) longer than the Fenix SW05R-RED, and 10 mm wider at its widest point. It is 33 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix SW05R-RED Check price ↗ | Fenix SW06R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 69 mm (2.72 in) | 98.9 mm (3.89 in)+29.9 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 39 mm (1.54 in)+10 mm |
| Thickness | 16 mm (0.63 in) | 20.6 mm (0.81 in)+4.6 mm |
| Weight | 55 g with battery | 88 g with battery+33 g |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 150 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 39 m | 100 m |
| Type | Clip / angle | Clip / angle |
| Price | $41.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $54.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Listed 29.0 mm wide x 16.0 mm thick | fenixlighting.com sourced Listed 39.0 mm wide x 20.6 mm thick |
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SW05R-RED vs SW06R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix SW05R-RED is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 98.9 mm (3.89 in), a difference of 29.9 mm (30%). At its widest point the Fenix SW05R-RED is 10 mm slimmer (29 vs 39 mm). The Fenix SW05R-RED is 33 g lighter (55 g vs 88 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix SW06R is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 150 lm for the Fenix SW05R-RED, 233% more. For beam distance the Fenix SW06R reaches further: 100 m vs 39 m rated throw (156% more).
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix SW05R-RED was $41.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix SW06R $54.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix SW05R-RED cost $13.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are clip / angle lights in our catalog with a flat body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix SW05R-RED if you want a shorter light (29.9 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (10 mm narrower) and less weight (33 g lighter). Choose the Fenix SW06R if you want more output (500 lm vs 150 lm) and longer throw (100 m vs 39 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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SW05R-RED vs SW06R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix SW05R-RED or the Fenix SW06R?
The Fenix SW05R-RED is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 98.9 mm (3.89 in), a difference of 29.9 mm (30%). At its widest point the Fenix SW05R-RED is 10 mm slimmer (29 vs 39 mm). The Fenix SW05R-RED is 33 g lighter (55 g vs 88 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix SW05R-RED or the Fenix SW06R?
The Fenix SW06R is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 150 lm for the Fenix SW05R-RED, 233% more. For beam distance the Fenix SW06R reaches further: 100 m vs 39 m rated throw (156% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix SW05R-RED or the Fenix SW06R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix SW05R-RED was $41.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix SW06R $54.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix SW05R-RED cost $13.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix SW05R-RED and Fenix SW06R use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Fenix SW05R-RED: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $41.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix SW06R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $54.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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