Fenix E20 Review

I just received the Fenix E20 from 4sevens.com.

Shipping is the usual fast 3 days to Socal.

Price is excellent $34.96.

Uses common 2AA batteries. Nimh, Alkalines and Eneloops. The run time on my light was 3.24 hours with Duracell Nimh batteries. I got a very flat rate of dicharge but after 3.24 hours the battery dropped off rapidly. 4sevens.com lists 78 minutes with Duracell Alkalines. 160 minutes with Eneloops.

The Fenix E20 uses a Cree XRE Q2. The tint on my light is on the warm side. The beam is slightly off-centered.

The E20 uses a SMO reflector. My light has a very slight Cree Ring.

Uses and adjustable head which goes from a tight focus to a wide focus. The threads are very smooth and tight. My o-rings came lubed. The lens bezel assembly can be removed.

The finish is Type III Hard Anodize Black. There is no color mis-match and no flaws. The knurling is excellent, it gives a very nice grip. I give the grade A+.

The fit is excellent. Threads are smooth. O-rings came lubed. I give the grade A+.

Uses a forward clickie. Can be locked out by turning the rear switch cover counter-clockwise just a little. The rear rubber cover protrudes 2.20mm. No tail standing.






Comes with a Cree module cover, 2 o-rings, rear rubber boot cover and lanyard.









Uses a SMO reflector and a Cree XRE Q2.





Lens bezel assembly can be removed.



Rear view of the lens bezel assembly.



Rear view of the Cree module.



Forward clickie.



Inside view of the rear clickie.








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Size comparsions

Left to right, Fenix E20, Ultrafire WF606A, Romisen RC N3



Left to right, Fenix E20 Q2, Ultrafire WF606A P4, Romisen RC N3 Q5




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I also took lux readings of lights shown above. These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using Duracell 2650 Rechargeable Nimh AA which were fully charged.





Fenix E20 Q2 - 2570 lux @ 1 meter

Ultrafire WF606A P4 - 2260 lux @ 1 meter

Romisen Cree RC-N3 Q5 - 2780 lux @ 1 meter


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Run time for the Fenix E20 using Duracell 2650 Rechargeable Nimh AA.

2570 lux @ 1 meter....00:02
2480 lux @ 1 meter....00:10
2480 lux @ 1 meter....00:50
2470 lux @ 1 meter....01:00
2460 lux @ 1 meter....01:30
2460 lux @ 1 meter....02:00
2460 lux @ 1 meter....02:30
2460 lux @ 1 meter....03:00
2460 lux @ 1 meter....03:24 The Fenix E2 Q2 dropped to 50%.


Current Draw .65A


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In these beam shots the Fenix E20 Q2 uses SMO reflector.

Ultrafire WF606A P4 uses a OP reflector.

Romisen Cree RC-N3 Q5 uses a OP reflector.



Fenix E20 Q2 @ 96" Tight Focus



Fenix E20 Q2 @ 96" Wide Focus



Left, Fenix E20 Q2. Right, Ultrafire WF606A P4 @ 96"



Left, Fenix E20 Q2. Right, Ultrafire WF606A P4 @ 96" Stepped down exposure



Left, Fenix E20 Q2. Right, Romisen Cree RC-N3 Q5 @ 96"



Left, Fenix E20 Q2. Right, Romisen Cree RC-N3 Q5 @ 96" Stepped down exposure




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In real life these beam shots @ 32' look a little brighter.


Fenix E20 Q2 @ 32' Tight Focus



Fenix E20 Q2 @ 32' Wide Focus



Ultrafire WF606A P4 @ 32'



Romisen Cree RC-N3 Q5 @ 32'




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Pros

Price $34.96 shipped.

Excellent finish, Type III Hard Anodize. Knurling.

Excellent fit, smooth tight threads.

Forward clickie.

Uses common AA batteries.

Good beam tint, warm no blue noted.

O-rings came lubed.


Cons

No Cree XRE Q5.

Forward clickie protrudes, cannot tail stand.

No holster.

Hot spot slightly off-centered.


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A great light for the price! I think it will make an affodable gift for someone.

I wish the Fenix E20 would come out with a "Premium Version". Use a Creee Q5. It would throw further and be brighter. Come with a holster. I would pay extra for one.

Uses common AA batteries.

I was very surprised with the run time using Duracell 2650 Rechargeable Nimh AA's, 3.24 hours. A very flat discharge rate.

The fit and finish is very top rated IMO for it's price.

I can't wait for the Olive color version. It will soon be added to my colletion.

A+

Thank you, an excellent Review like always. My E20 can arrive each day here.

Thank you very much for the review! I am considering these for my B.O.B.'s and "spares" in vehicles, along with as potential Christmas gifts, actually I should say AS Christmas gifts now! You've made up my mind for me!

Thanks again ernsanada, this was MORE helpful then you will EVER know!

My .02 FWIW

Nice review. I think Fenix has kept this light simple for non flashaholics, and by using a Q2, the price is lower too.

Nice review, it looks like a winner and seems surprisingly bright too.

Very nice!!

FWIW... the RC-N3-Q5 gains a slight but noticeable amount (whiteness/Lux/Lumens) when used at 4.2V with an RCR123.

Wow... a focusing head that actually works:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Me likey. So, how's this size compared to the Minimag? Any chance of throwing up a picture with those 2 lights in it?

It does look like a good car light...

Left to right, Fenix E20, Mag Led 2AA, Mini Mag Ican

You can also find a complementary review here (runtime with Alkalines, Eneloops and Lithiums, enclosed a great comparison of beamshots from Chao) :
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=204220

Regards,

Thanks! Great size... Not too unwieldy, but solid enough in one's hand to not drop it.

Added the Fenix E20 to my collection of Fenix lights.



Oops forgot this one.

Be nice to see a version with a low version - the TK20 mentioned in another thread has it but a much shorter runtime on high.