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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Fenix LD30

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix LD30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 326% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 — Beam distance: 170 m (558 ft)Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 — Weight: 91 g (3.21 oz)Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 — Length: 80 mm (3.15 in)Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 — Retail price: US$109.95Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 — Max lumens: 1700 lmFenix HM65R-T V2.0 — Max runtime: 18000 minFenix LD30 — Beam distance: 204 m (669 ft)Fenix LD30 — Weight: 59 g (2.08 oz)Fenix LD30 — Length: 109 mm (4.29 in)Fenix LD30 — Retail price: US$98.5Fenix LD30 — Max lumens: 1600 lmFenix LD30 — Max runtime: 4230 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$109.95Most expensive
US$98.5Cheapest
Weight
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1600 lmLowest output
Max candela
7261 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
204 m (669 ft)Highest
Max runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
4230 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated 3400mAh rechargeable battery
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB charging cable included
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Magnesium alloy
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningCavingProfessional use
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable for head useHigh brightness with versatile beam optionsGood battery capacity and USB-C rechargeabilityDurable magnesium alloy body with strong water and impact resistance
High brightness (1600 lumens)Long beam distance (204 meters)Compact and lightweight designMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSRechargeable battery includedIP68 waterproof ratingDurable aluminum construction with hard-anodized finish
Common complaints
No explicit common complaints found in sources
Weight excludes batteryNo candela value specifiedNo explicit impact resistance rating