Comparison Console
Fenix LD15R vs Fenix LD20
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD15R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 14% 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$55
Unknown
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
3800 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
140 m (459 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 min
120 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
2 x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP67+
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminium
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Right angle tasksCompact EDCBoth flood and focused beam use
General useEDCOutdoor useSearch and rescueHikingHunting
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designVersatile lighting with flood and focused beamHigh CRI for quality lightWaterproof with solid durabilityUSB-C rechargeable battery included
Compact and easy to carryWide range of brightness levelsDigitally regulated brightnessUses common AA batteriesDurable aircraft-grade aluminum bodyWaterproof (IPX-8)
Common complaints
Relatively short high mode runtime (2 hours)Price may be higher in some markets
Difficult to operate with glovesAnti-roll design is not perfect9 lumens low mode is too bright for some users