Fenix E40R: High-power 5,000-lumens flashlight with USB-C

Fenix Lighting will soon release a new flashlight, the E40R. It is a high-power flashlight with 5,000 lumens and 242-meter beam distance, according to the manufacturer. This turbo mode won't last long though. Hence, Fenix will not reveal battery times for the turbo mode, which is intended for short bursts. Fenix says that the flashlight has a floodlight-oriented beam.

At 1,500 lumens and 130-meter beam distance, the flashlight will be usable for a fairly long time: 3:42 h, according to Fenix. The flashlight also has settings for 350, 150, and 30 lumens, with 9:40 h, 26:30 h, and 89:30 h, respectively. Fenix has placed four 6,500 K LEDs in the flashlight's head. If necessary, the light settings can be either locked in, or the entire light can be locked to prevent accidental use in a backpack, for example.

The flashlight is also durable, with an IP68 rating and a magnetic tail. Its 21700 battery (ARB-L21-5500) is rechargeable and can be replaced. The E40R features a USB Type-C port for recharging. 

Fenix's E40R weighs about 220 grams (7.76 oz) and has a length of 138 mm (5.43 in).

The E40R has—so far—been announced by Fenix's German distributor, while Fenix USA only teases the new flashlight via social media. In Germany, the flashlight will cost 110 euros, including Value Added Tax (VAT, MwSt), which is different from the US sales tax system. However, the flashlight is not yet available, not even in Germany.

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