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Fenix LD15R vs Nitecore NU25
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. Nitecore NU25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD15R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% 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.
Nitecore NU25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2150% 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$55Most expensive
US$37Cheapest
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
4351 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
132 m (433 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
Built-in 700mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67+
IP66
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium
PC (polycarbonate)
Use case profile
Best for
Right angle tasksCompact EDCBoth flood and focused beam use
Ultralight thru-hikersBackpackersTrail runners
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designVersatile lighting with flood and focused beamHigh CRI for quality lightWaterproof with solid durabilityUSB-C rechargeable battery included
Lightweight and comfortableMultiple color temperature optionsGood beam distance and brightness for size and weightReliable with USB-C recharge and battery indicatorVersatile output modes including red light and SOS
Common complaints
Relatively short high mode runtime (2 hours)Price may be higher in some markets
Multiple colors and modes can be confusing to operate
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