Fenix WF11E vs Fenix WF26R size comparison

WF11E vs WF26R: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix WF26R is the shorter light: 156 mm (6.14 in) against 167.5 mm (6.59 in), a difference of 11.5 mm (7%). At its widest point the Fenix WF26R is 8.6 mm slimmer (40.4 vs 49 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix WF11E: 160 g without battery; Fenix WF26R: 222 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix WF26R is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 200 lm for the Fenix WF11E, 1400% more. For beam distance the Fenix WF26R reaches further: 450 m vs 185 m rated throw (143% more).

Battery

The Fenix WF11E runs on removable 3x AA batteries; the Fenix WF26R runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a AA cell is about 14.5 × 50.5 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix WF11E was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix WF26R $129.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix WF11E cost $70.00 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 WF26R if you want a shorter light (11.5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (8.6 mm narrower), more output (3,000 lm vs 200 lm) and longer throw (450 m vs 185 m). On the specs we track, the Fenix WF26R is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix WF11E 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.

Check price ↗ Fenix WF11E Check price ↗ Fenix WF26R

We may earn a commission from these links, at no cost to you. Rankings are never paid for. Disclosure