Comparison Console
Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs Fenix UC30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1329% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1329% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$31Cheapest
US$59.95Most expensive
Weight
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
580 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
253 m (830 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minShortest runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Micro USB
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
6061-T6 aerospace aluminum alloy with HA Type III anodization
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Technical inspection (e.g., document verification, banknote check)Outdoor activities (camping, hiking)Medical and family use
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Common praise
Compact portable design comparable to a penHigh color rendering index (CRI 90) for natural color renderingUV light useful for detecting counterfeit currency and documentsLong runtime on low mode (up to 75 hours)Solid build quality with aerospace aluminum and stainless steel switchEffective waterproof and impact resistance (IP68, 1 meter)
Compact and solid build qualityHigh maximum brightness of 1000 lumensMultiple output levels with strobeUSB rechargeable with included batteryWaterproof and dust proof with IPX8 ratingStainless steel side switch with battery indicatorGood battery life and regulated output
Common complaints
No included batteryNon-rechargeableRelatively low maximum brightness and beam distance compared to larger flashlightsUV mode runtime significantly shorter than white modes
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery