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Fenix LD20 vs Nitecore LR30

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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LR30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LR30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3000% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore LR30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore LR30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% 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

Nitecore LR30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3000% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Nitecore LR30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 73% 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 LD20 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Nitecore LR30 — Beam distance: 20 m (66 ft)Nitecore LR30 — Weight: 60 g (2.12 oz)Nitecore LR30 — Length: 92 mm (3.62 in)Nitecore LR30 — Max lumens: 205 lmNitecore LR30 — Max runtime: 3720 minNitecore LR30 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtimeImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
Unknown
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
205 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
140 m (459 ft)Highest
20 m (66 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium)
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Plastic (durable PC materials)
Use case profile
Best for
▣General Use▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Search And Rescue▣Hiking▣Hunting
▣Camping▣Outdoor Use▣Workshop Use▣General EDC
Common praise
✓Compact And Easy To Carry✓Wide Range Of Brightness Levels✓Digitally Regulated Brightness✓Uses Common Aa Batteries✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body✓Waterproof (IPX 8)
✓Strong Magnetic Base Useful For Workshop Or Car Bonnet Attachment✓Good White Light Output That Preserves Colors Well✓Versatile Battery Options (1x 18650 Or 2x Cr123)✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Red Light For Preservation Of Night Vision
Common complaints
⚠Difficult To Operate With Gloves⚠Anti Roll Design Is Not Perfect⚠9 Lumens Low Mode Is Too Bright For Some Users
⚠No Rechargeable Battery Option⚠Not Specified LED Type⚠Limited Beam Distance At 20 Meters⚠No SOS Beacon Mode On White Light

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