Fenix TK28R vs Fenix TK30R size comparison
The Fenix TK30R is 36.2 mm (1.43 in) longer than the Fenix TK28R, and 11 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 108 g lighter (with battery).
The Fenix TK30R is 36.2 mm (1.43 in) longer than the Fenix TK28R, and 11 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 108 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
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| Length | 147.8 mm (5.82 in) | 184 mm (7.24 in)+36.2 mm |
| Head / width | 51 mm (2.01 in) | 40 mm (1.57 in)−11 mm |
| Body | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 25.4 mm (1.00 in)−6.6 mm |
| Weight | 358.3 g with battery | 250 g with battery−108 g |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| Max output | 6,500 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 400 m | 1500 m |
| Type | Thrower / search | Thrower / search |
| Price | $219.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $279.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Dual-head design: listed 51 mm high x 32 mm wide | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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TK28R vs TK30R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix TK28R is the shorter light: 147.8 mm (5.82 in) against 184 mm (7.24 in), a difference of 36.2 mm (20%). At its widest point the Fenix TK30R is 11 mm slimmer (40 vs 51 mm). The Fenix TK30R is 108 g lighter (250 g vs 358.3 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix TK28R is rated brighter: 6,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Fenix TK30R, 1200% more. For beam distance the Fenix TK30R reaches further: 1500 m vs 400 m rated throw (275% more).
Battery
The Fenix TK28R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Fenix TK30R runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix TK28R was $219.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix TK30R $279.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix TK28R cost $60.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are throwers / search lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix TK28R if you want a shorter light (36.2 mm shorter) and more output (6,500 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Fenix TK30R if you want a slimmer profile (11 mm narrower), less weight (108 g lighter) and longer throw (1500 m vs 400 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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TK28R vs TK30R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix TK28R or the Fenix TK30R?
The Fenix TK28R is the shorter light: 147.8 mm (5.82 in) against 184 mm (7.24 in), a difference of 36.2 mm (20%). At its widest point the Fenix TK30R is 11 mm slimmer (40 vs 51 mm). The Fenix TK30R is 108 g lighter (250 g vs 358.3 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix TK28R or the Fenix TK30R?
The Fenix TK28R is rated brighter: 6,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Fenix TK30R, 1200% more. For beam distance the Fenix TK30R reaches further: 1500 m vs 400 m rated throw (275% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix TK28R or the Fenix TK30R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix TK28R was $219.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix TK30R $279.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix TK28R cost $60.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix TK28R and Fenix TK30R use the same battery?
The Fenix TK28R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Fenix TK30R runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix TK28R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $219.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix TK30R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $279.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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