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Fenix LD12R vs Fenix UC30

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

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Fenix LD12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix UC30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix LD12R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix LD12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix UC30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix LD12R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 818% 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 LD12R — Beam distance: 186 m (610 ft)Fenix LD12R — Weight: 74 g (2.61 oz)Fenix LD12R — Length: 142 mm (5.59 in)Fenix LD12R — Retail price: US$73.21Fenix LD12R — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix LD12R — Max lumens: 600 lmFenix UC30 — Beam distance: 253 m (830 ft)Fenix UC30 — Weight: 77 g (2.72 oz)Fenix UC30 — Length: 130 mm (5.12 in)Fenix UC30 — Retail price: US$59.95Fenix UC30 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Fenix UC30 — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$73.21Most expensive
US$59.95Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
186 m (610 ft)Lowest
253 m (830 ft)Highest
Max runtime
980 minShortest runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AA battery
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Hands Free Use With Metal Surfaces
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Activities▣Professional Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Strong Maximum Brightness Of 600 Lumens✓Versatile Dual Light Outputs (main And Side Leds)✓Convenient USB C Charging Port✓Fully Waterproof With Ip68 Rating✓Impact Resistant To 1.5 Meters✓Magnetic Clip For Hands Free Use On Metal Surfaces✓Compatibility With Both 14500 Rechargeable And Aa Batteries
✓Compact And Solid Build Quality✓High Maximum Brightness Of 1000 Lumens✓Multiple Output Levels With Strobe✓USB Rechargeable With Included Battery✓Waterproof And Dust Proof With Ipx8 Rating✓Stainless Steel Side Switch With Battery Indicator✓Good Battery Life And Regulated Output
Common complaints
⚠Decreased Performance In Cold Weather When Using Certain Nimh Batteries⚠High Mode Not Accessible With Aa Batteries⚠Requires Precise Assembly To Maintain Reliable Contact⚠Occasional Contact Issues In Cold Environments
⚠Turbo Mode Automatically Downshifts After 3 Minutes⚠No Integrated Pocket Clip⚠Weight Excludes Battery

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