Fenix TK20R v2.0 Review - 3000 Lumen 475m Throwing Flashlight

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My review of the impressive Fenix TK20R v2.0 tactical flashlight, with 3000 lumens, 475 metres of throw, a dual tail-switch & a concealed USB-C charging port.
Includes side-by-side comparisons with the PD36R, PD35 v3, TK11 TAC, PD40R v2, & TK16 v2.
🎵 Music: "Ponte de Abril" - Steve Adams (KZfaq Audio Library)
Fenix Australia:
fenixlight.com.au/
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Dual Tail Switch
1:44 - Using with Gloves
1:57 - Concealed USB Charging Port
2:27 - Battery
2:50 - Reflector cone, striking bezel, pocket clip, fitting in a pocket
3:25 - Build Quality, Water Resistance
3:53 - Package Contents
4:14 - Price
4:32 - Heat Management & Step-down from Turbo
5:44 - Side by Side with Other Fenix Lights (Body & Design)
8:25 - Side by Side with Other Fenix Lights (Beam Comparison on a Wall)
11:02 - Side by Side with Other Fenix Lights (Outdoor Shots)
14:00 - Pros & Cons List
17:31 - Conclusion
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@Havoc4Hire Жыл бұрын

The size comparison is exactly what i came for. Thanks for including it. Was debating between the TK20R and PD35R

@kananihermosillo5397 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! My husband wants a high-grade fash light for Christmas, and this helped me choose the best one for him. I appreciate your effort

@markpettie681 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Detailed. Review brother!! ✌

@TorchHacker 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review and comparisons!

@WildStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! And I'm uploading another right now.

@brandonmckittrick2822 Жыл бұрын

I purchased this flashlight after watching your review and im glad I did. Definitely the best flashlight i have ever purchased. Its top notch quality, very bright for its size, perfect size for a tactical light but not too large or small. I may have to get a second one for my vehicle. Don't be alarmed by the price, totally worth it in my opinion.

@MrMarchig Жыл бұрын

Well done, thanks for the video. Was doubt but now all is clear for me...

@andruwroads3423 2 жыл бұрын

I got v1. I'll gladly pick up v2. Good light!!

@carlostejera8476 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review. Here in Central Florida US, we have guns and the license to carry with the hopes of never using one. I only learned at the end of the video why something like this was so valuable to your laws. More over, the video was extremely helpful and I've ordered the TK20R, not because I need it, but I would like to own it. The video was quite long but very thorough. Thank you for the time spent on all of the lights covered. Best regards!

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment Carlos. Yes, here in Australia, we are encouraged to be defenseless, co-operate with an attacker, and call the police after the fact so that the perpetrator might get a slap on the wrist and be released to offend again. And I'm quite sure that if I did use a flashlight to defend myself, and injured an attacker in the process, my narration in this video would probably be used against me.

@kivenkantania 6 ай бұрын

Great overview

@petevegas3274 Жыл бұрын

nice video mate

@garnetkelly8898 Жыл бұрын

Good comparisons.

@rogerthedodger5788 6 ай бұрын

@13:34 the "Boom" - great effect 😂! Being a biker in the UK was wondering how I could adapt the heat from the led's to keep my hands warm in the freezing cold now. 😅 Great review. Torn between the 16 and the 20. Ps here the law is the same, probably get into trouble shining it in someone's eyes, especially if they felt offended by the light.

@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517 Жыл бұрын

Best flashlight I own

@AGC828 Жыл бұрын

Good conent as always. But as with any product we need to know what our intended use will be e.g. for "search and rescue"--we'd want throw distance/nice hot spot. For "defensive/LE/personal defence" --a 'flood beam" like the TK16 for more "up close and personal distanes". I just ordered a TK16 yesterday. Good point about the heat dissiapation. Matters BIG time. As we won't always remember to wear gloves. Even if cold. If warm or hot weather....no gloves.

@moto_maniac9927 7 ай бұрын

Best reviews

@noctilucent7396 Жыл бұрын

That heat is excellent to warm underneath a blanket in the winter

@dmhiix 2 жыл бұрын

The improved charging port protection is a real selling point for me. Taping down a rubber cover (in my case, also a PD36R) is far from optimal and it will be necessary once the charging port has been used more than a few times.

@WildStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the concealed port is a great design. I'm not a fan of the old rubber flap idea either.

@watchcollector1968 2 жыл бұрын

I've got one Fenix with a missing rubber cover. Bought a pack of micro USB and USB C covers. Keep a few of each in my bag.

@dmhiix 2 жыл бұрын

@@watchcollector1968 May I ask where you got them?

@WildStuff 2 жыл бұрын

@@dmhiix I got some for my phone from Amazon. It didn't occur to me to try them until Richard mentioned it. I'll see if I can find them in my office mess.

@watchcollector1968 2 жыл бұрын

@@dmhiix Amazon. Cheap for a bag of them.

@babagermany6654 10 ай бұрын

Great light from Fenix, my only issue with it is it gets too hot too quickly on the Turbo setting.

@dkin 2 ай бұрын

Strange I did the same test with full battery and held it for 2 min before it got too hot.

@anthonycmlim Жыл бұрын

Great review! Was looking to buy my first Fenix light and stumbled upon your channel. Was initially thinking about getting the TK20R v2 (concealed charging port) or PD36R Pro (leaning more to PD36R Pro as more slim profile) but both seems to be having heat issues and the rubber cover on the PD36R Pro doesn't last long. Would you recommend TK16R v2 over them? As i feel TK16R v2 a good balance of throw and flood between them. If I do not use the charging port on the PD36R Pro, would the rubber cover last longer? Have a bunch of small EDC dailylike Reylight Pineapple, Rovyvon A4 pro, Wurkos TS10, so looking to purchase my first high lumen light. Thanks

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

I don't think it's how often you use a rubber flap that makes it deteriorate, I think it's more a combination of age and being squished around in your pocket all day, every day for years. I'm yet to get my hands on a PD36R Pro to comment on how hot it gets, but am happy to recommend the TK16 v2 over the TK20R v2, unless you absolutely desperately need that extra bit of throw. Otherwise the TK16 v2 is a much better all rounder, doesn't get anywhere near as hot so quickly, is cheaper, and more pocket-friendly.

@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517 Жыл бұрын

Tk16 is just a cheaper built slightly worse tk20. Just get the tk20

@selfdefensept Жыл бұрын

The TK 16v2.0 is by far the better light for self-defense, tactical purposes. True it doesn’t have the throw of the tk 20. However, it still throws a beam 380 m which is more than enough. The upside is that because the beam is not as focused it has more of a flood capacity, which makes it more likely that you will hit an attack right in the eyes with the beam and blinding him, at that distance, there’s really no difference between the blinding affect of the TK 16 in a TK 20. TK 16 is also very quick into action and the fact that it is 6 inches long makes it a permissible metal item on all flights. Whereas the TK 20 is just over 7 inches and will flag when you put it through the x-ray machine. I carried my original TK 16 on airplanes all the time. The TK 16 version 2.0 is even better than the original because it has 3100 lm in turbo mode and stroke mode compared to 1000 lm with the original TK 16. Get the TK 16, version 2.0. I

@kivenkantania 6 ай бұрын

Have your ever had an experience with tk22r? I think it would be better because of size. I won't be too hot so fast

@marklasky3555 Жыл бұрын

So you can buy an extra charged battery with you as a back up for when you don't have an outlet or don't want to carry a portable pre charged charger?

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

Sure can! Just swap it out and off you go again.

@marklasky3555 Жыл бұрын

@@WildStuff Thank u

@3IN1SDG 4 ай бұрын

Can you remove the bezel and switch out with the stainless steel bezel of the TK 16 2.0, since the diameter is the same? I wish they wouldn't have removed the stainless steal bezel with tungsten impact tips. This would have been the perfect flashlight.

@WildStuff 4 ай бұрын

No, the bezels are not removable.

@3IN1SDG 4 ай бұрын

@@WildStuff Thanks

@legentil_semite1639 2 жыл бұрын

does the charging port cover unscrew itself (open) easily? and can it fall out of your pocket easily when used with the pocket clip? thanks for your help.

@WildStuff 2 жыл бұрын

The port cover feels very secure, and requires firm pressure to open or close, and it does so very smoothly. It will not move by accident. Granted the light is relatively new now, so you'd have to ask me again in a year or two to see how it goes over time. At 3:15 I show the light sitting snugly inside my trouser pocket, alongside my wallet. You should be fine as long as your pocket is deep enough.

@legentil_semite1639 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildStuff thank you👍

@ianmunck5377 2 жыл бұрын

The drop from Turbo.. is that a timed drop or heat protection cut in.

@WildStuff 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say it's heat triggered. I've seen videos from other users where it steps down even quicker (eg. around 45 secs). And I don't get another 50 seconds out of it by turning it off and back on. So ambient temperature and how long it's been able to cool since last usage would affect it.

@gearstuffs8007 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! May I know on the right the long angle light is Fenix which model?

@WildStuff 2 жыл бұрын

In the background on the right would be 2 of my headlamps, just removed from their head straps. The longer one is the HM61R, the shorter is the HM50R v2.

@gearstuffs8007 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildStuff alright thanks!

@legentil_semite1639 2 жыл бұрын

and what are the lowest and highest temperature i can use this flashlight?

@WildStuff 2 жыл бұрын

The most accurate answer I can give is somewhere between 'very cold' and 'very hot'. This question would best be directed to Fenix themselves.

@aljanah143 Жыл бұрын

I already have the pd36r and I was thinking of getting the pd36r pro do you think I should get the Tk20r v2 instead do you think it's better please help

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

It depends. You need to prioritise what features are important to you. If brightness and throw are most important, then the TK20R v2 (or TK22 TAC or LR35R etc) would be the way to go. But if you value a compact size for carrying every day in your pocket, then the PD36R Pro (or the PD35 v3, PD25R, E35, etc) would be the way to go.

@aquasound-escapes898 Жыл бұрын

Just got the Fenix pd35 v3 per your recommendation with a fenix 3,500mah battery. 💯🥇💯

@dkin 2 ай бұрын

Hey steve I did the same test with full battery and held the head for 2 min before it got too hot.

@WildStuff 2 ай бұрын

In most of my flashlight reviews I call that my "super scientific" test - because it is anything but. I should have another go myself now that it's getting cold here.

@dkin 2 ай бұрын

@@WildStuff awesome thanks, I just thought we may have got different versions of the same light.

@WildStuff 2 ай бұрын

@@dkin Fenix have also been known to make minor revisions to design and features of lights as they go, without releasing it as a whole new light. eg. early batches of the E35 v3 had mode memory, but they removed it mid-production so newer batches don't have mode memory. Hypothetically, they could have tweaked something in the TK20R v2 to improve the heat management in the 2 years since I made this review. But it's more likely just my super-scientific test and its not-so-scientific results.

@dkin 2 ай бұрын

@@WildStuff this i def would agree, I have 2 copies of of some of fenix lights, and they are not exact copies. As for the e35 v3 i have the one where all modes have memory mode. Thanks for clearing this up!

@chrisogren8154 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I'm trying to decide between the TK 20 or the TK16. If you were to do it again and could only choose one which model would you choose between these two ?

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

I discuss this in the conclusion @ 17:31 - the TK16 v2 is my preference of the two. But I also have other brighter lights that fill my need for greater throwing distances. For me, the heat was the biggest differentiator, with the TK20R v2 becoming too hot/painful to hold in less than a minute on turbo.

@chrisogren8154 Жыл бұрын

@@WildStuff Thank you. I am thinking the TK16 will be my next flashlight purchase for the same reasons .

@adamsmith6594 Жыл бұрын

@@WildStuff what lights do you prefer that are brighter.

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

@@adamsmith6594 the TK22 TAC is my big thrower, and I have an LR35R for lighting up my whole street.

@tonydillinger2553 Жыл бұрын

I have fenix tk16v2, looking for another with longer throw and still good spill. I'm looking at the nitecore p23i, says it can hold high at 1,500 for 2.5 hours. Do you have any recommendations? I have marauder mini showing up in couple of days. also looking at warrior x3, javelot mini, thrunite catapult pro.

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

In the Fenix lineup, check out the TK20R V2, TK22 TAC, LR35R. From there, depending on how big you're prepared to go, the LR50R and LR80R.

@tonydillinger2553 Жыл бұрын

@@WildStuff thank you... also, what is best power bank setup for alot of these flashlights. does it also mater what cable you use? looking for something that can take camping and will charge fast and many times.

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

@@tonydillinger2553 they don't need anything fancy, any power bank should do. I personally have a few Anker power banks, which one I take depends on the circumstances. 10,000mah or 20,000mah. Modern ones with 'power delivery technology' will charge some devices (eg. a phone) faster. If in doubt about cables, just use the one that came with whichever device you plan to charge.

@tonydillinger2553 Жыл бұрын

@@WildStuff Thank you...

@twosix_00 9 ай бұрын

@@tonydillinger2553Hello friend, in the end what was your decision? I'm in the same problem between Nitecore P23i and FenixTk20r v2...😐

@Maksim.79 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@inigofernandez93 Жыл бұрын

I hace the Lr35 R and it's a beast and Isn't Big for the 10.000 lumens

@ojciecmajster Жыл бұрын

Which one is better? PD36R PRO, PD36R, TK16 v2 or something else?

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

Well, depends what you mean by 'better'. Some are smaller, some are bigger, some have more throw, some have wider flood beams, some have longer battery lives. My #1 favourite at the moment is the PD35 v3. It's been living in my pocket day and night since I got it.

@beniciogutierres8502 Жыл бұрын

Fenix..is it a water resistant flash light??

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

The demonstration at 3:40 should answer your question.

@twosix_00 8 ай бұрын

This Fenix Tk20r v2 or Nitecore P23i? Or Srt7i?

@WildStuff 8 ай бұрын

Fenix TK16 v2. Though I haven't tried either of those Nitecore models, the P23i certainly does look nice.

@materna5572 Жыл бұрын

Still hard to choose between tk16 v2 and tk20r v2...🙂🙃😏

@twosix_00 Жыл бұрын

Me too

@adrianotero7963 Жыл бұрын

Even though Fenix is improving with their charging ports, doing away with that ridiculous rubber plug that lasts one month and then stops sealing properly.....i would prefer them to put a port on their batteries ....that would accomplish 2 things, no need for another o ring to protect the charging port....and second charging the battery outside the light lets you use the light with another battery.....instead of it charging the first battery.

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

I'm a massive fan of the simplicity of direct-to-battery charging too.

@adrianotero7963 Жыл бұрын

@@WildStuff it's a no brainer....why make a hole in the flashlight....then add a rubber plug or a screw cover with an o-ring ? It's a solution to a non existent problem....put the port on the battery.

@derekquinones8614 15 күн бұрын

@@WildStuffmy pd36r has the rubber port missing I take it around water all the time and never had a problem with it owned it 2 years now

@allemander Жыл бұрын

EOFY = End of the Fahckin Year?

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

End Of Financial Year. A financial year in Australia is 1st July through to 31st June, for tax purposes, and all the big retailers go nuts throughout June to remind us of this.

@allemander Жыл бұрын

@@WildStuff Ah, gotcha. I like my acronym better. Lol

@WildStuff Жыл бұрын

@@allemander Yes, me too.

@Vixtorz Ай бұрын

A horrible flashlight!

@watsonvillian Ай бұрын

You probably own 10 sofirns and not one fenix.

@yans338 Жыл бұрын

Prices just put me off buying…

@MemphisMojo15s Жыл бұрын

$129 for what you get out of this is too expensive?

@dancruze 11 ай бұрын

Prices are reasonable for what you get.

@MemphisMojo15s 11 ай бұрын

@@dancruze I am guessing that most people have never priced a Surefire

@dancruze 11 ай бұрын

@@MemphisMojo15sI like fenix and surefire.

@MemphisMojo15s 11 ай бұрын

@@dancruze I like Surefire as well I just don't like that they have limited options on USB rechargeable lights and 18650 battery capabilities and waterproofing like if I want to buy a USB rechargeable flashlight right now for less than $100 and get 3000 lumens and it's rated at IP67 I would buy another Fenix C7. That has got to be my second favorite light and my favorite overall flashlight ever is still the ld30 and it's not even usb-rechargeable