Comparison Console
Fenix LD20 vs Fenix UC30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 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.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 22% 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
Unknown
US$59.95
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
Length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
253 m (830 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium)
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Micro USB
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
General useEDCOutdoor useSearch and rescueHikingHunting
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Common praise
Compact and easy to carryWide range of brightness levelsDigitally regulated brightnessUses common AA batteriesDurable aircraft-grade aluminum bodyWaterproof (IPX-8)
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
Difficult to operate with glovesAnti-roll design is not perfect9 lumens low mode is too bright for some users
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery