Product reviews/02/01/2025

ISPO Award Winner 2024: Fenix SW05R RED

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The Fenix SW05R-RED is a compact and innovative LED warning light, expertly designed to meet the needs of military personnel, law enforcement, traffic duty professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts. This multi-use torch combines functionality with rugged durability, ensuring dependable performance in challenging environments. 

Fenix Lampe von vorne und hinten mit Award Gewinner Logo

The Fenix SW05R-RED is designed with a user-centric approach, prioritizing an optimal experience for the end user. The lightweight and ergonomic design ensures comfort during extended use, while the adjustable lamp head and anti-tilt feature allow for versatility in multiple scenarios. The red light mode is particularly beneficial for nighttime activities, offering discreet illumination without compromising night vision or attracting insects.

The Fenix SW05R-RED boasts five key features 

01

Two distinct light sources

The Fenix SW05R-RED is equipped with two distinct light sources, enabling users to benefit from Dual-Light Technology for enhanced versatility. 

The device is equipped with a 150-lumen white light source, providing powerful illumination. 

A 10-lumen red light has been designed for use in specific applications, including the preservation of night vision, the avoidance of insect attraction and the provision of a signal or warning light. 

Additionally, the red light features a flashing mode, making it an optimal choice for signaling in emergency situations or low-visibility conditions. 

02

The adjustable lamp head allows for precise illumination

The SW05R-RED features a highly adjustable lamp head that rotates 105° clockwise and 95° counterclockwise, providing a wide range of lighting angles. This feature enables users to direct light with precision, making it ideal for tasks such as reading maps, operating equipment, or performing detailed inspections. 

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Compact and powerful: the Fenix SW05 RED torch.
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Fenix
03

700mAh rechargeable battery with waterproof type-C charging

The torch is powered by a durable 700mAh battery, ensuring long-lasting performance for extended use. The Type-C charging port is waterproof, allowing users to charge the device even in wet conditions. This feature ensures reliability during outdoor adventures, field work and emergency scenarios. 

04

Innovative clip design for multiple applications

The SW05R-RED includes a versatile clip that enhances usability: It attaches securely to thin chest pockets, tactical vest straps, gun straps, visors, jacket edges, and hat brims. The clip is positioned to distribute weight to the rear, preventing the flashlight from tilting forward and ensuring a stable and precise beam angle.

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Practical: With the metal clip, the lamp can be attached to clothing and hats.
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Fenix
05

Magnetic base for hands-free operation

A magnetic base allows the flashlight to be securely attached to metal surfaces, providing hands-free lighting for tasks that require precision and mobility. This feature is especially useful for traffic operations, mechanical work or campground setups. 

These features ensure that the flashlight will perform reliably even in harsh conditions. Whether you're on the front lines of law enforcement, managing traffic flow or exploring the great outdoors, the Fenix SW05R-RED is the perfect companion. Combining advanced functionality, rugged durability and user-centric design, this dual-flash LED flashlight delivers outstanding performance in any situation. 

“SW05R-RED provides users with a large-angle adjustable head, a clip for multiple uses, as well as to prevent the product from tilting forward when fixed, as well as magnetic design, designed for military and police law enforcement, traffic duty, outdoor users in the night time reading, writing, reading or operation of the flexible dimming, to provide users with more use of scenarios, in order to provide users with a better user experience.” – Fuping Liu, Product Manager at Fenix. 

What the Jury says:

"The adjustable head and the handy clip for attaching to clothing or the brim of a hat are practical features that make the torch a real all-rounder."
ISPO Award Jury

This convinced the jury:

  • Wide-Angle Adjustable Lamp Head: Rotates 105° clockwise and 95° counterclockwise for precise lighting. 
  • Multi-Use Clip with Anti-Tilt Design: Securely attaches to various surfaces and prevents forward tilting. 
  • Magnetic Base for Hands-Free Operation: Enhances convenience and versatility in demanding tasks. 
  • Red light illumination protects night vision 

Product specification:

  • Color: Black 
  • Size: 81.2 x 35 x 18 mm
  • Weight: 55 g 
  • Light Modes: White light: 150 lumens / Red light: 10 lumens (with flashing mode) 
  • Battery: 700mAh rechargeable battery 
  • Charging: Waterproof Type-C port 
  • Available: January 2025 
  • Price: € 54.95 
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