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The Fenix E40R is a high-output EDC torch built around a three-position toggle — lockout so it cannot fire in your pocket, normal use on the side switch, and momentary Turbo held forward for the full 5,000 lumens. Turbo is a burst, not a setting: the highest sustained level is 1,500 lumens for 3h40m, and Eco runs 89 hours. Four 6500K LEDs give a wide flood rather than a tight beam, reaching 242 metres. Included 5500mAh 21700, USB-C in 1.5 hours, magnetic tail, IP68, 220g. Protected 21700 cells only.
| Brand | Fenix |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | 21700 |
| Special Features | Magnetic Base, Rechargeable, Strobe, USB-C Charging |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 |
The E40R is Fenix’s high-output everyday carry torch — four 6500K LEDs behind a wide optic, a 5500mAh 21700 that fast charges in about 90 minutes, and a three-position toggle that puts lockout, normal use and full power under one thumb. At 138mm and 220g it is pocket carry, not a duty light.
Turbo is momentary, and that is by design. The 5,000 lumens is reached by pushing the toggle forward and holding it — let go and the switch springs back to normal mode. Fenix do not publish a Turbo runtime because it is not a sustained mode. The highest level you can leave running is High at 1,500 lumens for 3 hours 40 minutes. Both figures are real; just buy it knowing the 5,000 is a burst you squeeze for a few seconds to see what is down the paddock, not a setting you work under.
It is a flood light, not a thrower. 5,000 lumens at 14,641 candela is a deliberately wide beam — the 242 metre rating comes from sheer output rather than a tight hotspot. That makes it very good at lighting a whole work area, yard or campsite at once, and less suited to picking out a single object at long range. If you want reach, a dedicated thrower will do more with fewer lumens.
The toggle is the best thing about it. Three positions: Lockout (it cannot switch on in a bag), General (the side switch cycles Eco → Low → Med → High, hold 1.2 seconds for Strobe), and Turbo held forward. Going from locked to full output is one movement, and you never have to click through modes to get to the bright one.
One behaviour to expect: the memory circuit recalls your last General-mode level, except when you switch off in High — then it restarts in Med. That is intentional, so it does not blind you first thing in a dark room, but it surprises people who assume memory is absolute.
A ring-shaped indicator around the switch reports charge at a glance: green steady above 85%, green flashing to 50%, red steady to 25%, red flashing below that. Worth knowing it only works with a Fenix ARB-L21 series cell — fit a generic 21700 and you lose the readout.
Battery requirement — read this before buying a spare. Fenix specify protected 21700 cells only, and recommend the ARB-L21 series. Unprotected flat-top cells are not recommended here, which is the opposite of what several high-drain torches require. Do not assume a 21700 you already own will suit.
Runtimes run long at the sensible end: 9h40m at 350 lumens, 26h30m at 150, and 89h30m on the 30-lumen Eco. The light steps down automatically at 60°C and again as the cell drains, blinking red at Eco before over-discharge protection cuts out below 2.8V. It runs while charging.
Construction is A6061-T6 aluminium, IP68, 1 metre impact resistance, with a silicone-plugged USB-C port and reverse polarity protection. A magnetic tail cap parks it on steel and the body clip carries it in a pocket. Fenix back it with 5 years of free repair and a lifetime limited warranty after that.
It shares the ARB-L21-5500 cell with the Fenix HM71R V2.0 headlamp — if you run both, spares and chargers are interchangeable.
Key Features
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output | 5,000 lumens (Turbo, momentary) |
| Sustained Maximum | 1,500 lumens (High) for 3h 40m |
| Peak Beam Intensity | 14,641 candela |
| Maximum Beam Distance | 242 metres |
| LEDs | 4 × Jingneng TN-C7-P-P2-D, 6500K cool white |
| LED Lifespan | 50,000 hours |
| Output Levels | Turbo 5000lm · High 1500lm/3h40m · Med 350lm/9h40m · Low 150lm/26h30m · Eco 30lm/89h30m |
| Strobe | 2,500 lumens |
| Controls | 3-position toggle (Lockout/General/Turbo) + electronic side switch |
| Memory | Recalls last level; restarts in Med if switched off in High |
| Battery Indicator | Ring LED — ARB-L21 series cells only |
| Battery | 1 × Fenix ARB-L21-5500 21700, 5500mAh (included) |
| Battery Requirement | Protected 21700 only; ARB-L21 series recommended |
| Operating Voltage | 2.8V – 4.2V |
| Charging | USB-C, approx. 1.5 hours with 9V/3A adapter; runs while charging |
| Step-down | Thermal at 60°C, plus low-voltage to Eco |
| Protection | Reverse polarity, over-discharge cutoff below 2.8V |
| Mounting | Magnetic tail cap, body clip |
| Body Material | A6061-T6 aluminium |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Impact Resistance | 1 metre |
| Dimensions | 138 × 35 × 26.4mm |
| Weight | 220g with battery · 146g without |
| Warranty | 5-year repair (1 year battery/accessories), lifetime limited |
| Includes | Torch, ARB-L21-5500 battery, USB-C cable, body clip, lanyard, spare O-ring |
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