Comparison Console
Fenix LD15R vs Fenix UC30
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 45% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7400% 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$59.95Most expensive
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
3800 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
253 m (830 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67+
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Right angle tasksCompact EDCBoth flood and focused beam use
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
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 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
Relatively short high mode runtime (2 hours)Price may be higher in some markets
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery