Fenix WF05E (2019) review
The Fenix WF05E (WF05E) released in 2019. It uses Cree XP-G2 LED, SMO reflector and 2 x AAA batteries. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 85 lm output, 724 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 54 m.
This light has 3 modes of lighting. This light does not have memory function.
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Fenix WF05E (WF05E) specifications
| Brand | Fenix |
|---|---|
| Name | WF05E |
| Type | WF05E |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2019 |
| Form | flashlight |
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
| Weight | 38 g |
|---|---|
| Length | 134.5 mm |
| Body diameter | 14.9 mm |
| Head diameter | 19 mm |
| Material | aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish |
| Colors | black |
System
The emitter of WF05E manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The WF05E has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
| Emitter | Cree XP-G2 LED |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 6000 K |
| Reflector | SMO |
| Lens | AR coated glass |
| Switch | head rotation |
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
| Flux | 85 lm |
|---|---|
| Intensity | 724 cd |
| Throw | 54 m |
| CD/LM factor | 8.52 |
Software
| Modes | 3 modes |
|---|---|
| Mode memory | no |
| Ramping mode | no |
| Strobe | no |
| SOS/Beacon | no |
Features
The WF05E cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. A protected battery is recommended as the light itself does not have low voltage protection (LVP). This light does not have temperature control feature.
| Battery | 2 x AAA batteries |
|---|---|
| Battery indicator | no |
| Charger port | no |
| LVP | no |
| Thermal regulation | no |
| Protection | IP68 |
| AUX LEDs | no |
| Magnetic | no |
Accessories
The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
| Package contents | 2 x AAA batteries lanyard spare o-ring |
|---|
The performance of the Fenix WF05E flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Fenix WF05E, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.
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