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Fenix LD20 vs Fenix LD30

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

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Fenix LD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 789% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3425% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix LD30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix LD30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 789% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix LD20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix LD30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3425% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Fenix LD30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 46% 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 LD20 — Beam distance: 140 m (459 ft)Fenix LD20 — Weight: 56 g (1.98 oz)Fenix LD20 — Length: 159 mm (6.26 in)Fenix LD20 — Max lumens: 180 lmFenix LD20 — Max runtime: 120 minFenix LD30 — Beam distance: 204 m (669 ft)Fenix LD30 — Weight: 59 g (2.08 oz)Fenix LD30 — Length: 109 mm (4.29 in)Fenix LD30 — Max lumens: 1600 lmFenix LD30 — Max runtime: 4230 minBeam distanceWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$98.5
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
59 g (2.08 oz)Heaviest
Length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
1600 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
204 m (669 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
4230 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium)
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
USB charging cable included
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
General useEDCOutdoor useSearch and rescueHikingHunting
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Common praise
Compact and easy to carryWide range of brightness levelsDigitally regulated brightnessUses common AA batteriesDurable aircraft-grade aluminum bodyWaterproof (IPX-8)
High brightness (1600 lumens)Long beam distance (204 meters)Compact and lightweight designMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSRechargeable battery includedIP68 waterproof ratingDurable aluminum construction with hard-anodized finish
Common complaints
Difficult to operate with glovesAnti-roll design is not perfect9 lumens low mode is too bright for some users
Weight excludes batteryNo candela value specifiedNo explicit impact resistance rating