Comparison Console
Fenix LD15R vs Fenix PD25
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2550% 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$55Cheapest
US$75Most expensive
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
93 mm (3.66 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
550 lmHighest output
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
4225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
130 m (427 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
3180 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
One 16340 rechargeable Li-ion or 3V CR123A Lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB rechargeable (ARB-L16-700U included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67+
IPX8 (waterproof to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasion finish
Use case profile
Best for
Right angle tasksCompact EDCBoth flood and focused beam use
EDCOutdoor useTactical applications
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designVersatile lighting with flood and focused beamHigh CRI for quality lightWaterproof with solid durabilityUSB-C rechargeable battery included
Compact size yet powerful outputDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionGood battery options with included rechargeable 16340 cellDual-switch design with momentary-on tail switchWaterproof to 2 meters IPX8 ratingLong runtime on lowest setting
Common complaints
Relatively short high mode runtime (2 hours)Price may be higher in some markets
Relatively large size for a 16340 battery lightMode memory can be confusing if last mode was strobe