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Fenix LD20 vs Nitecore LR30
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 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
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% 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.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% 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.
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 useEDCOutdoor useSearch and rescueHikingHunting
CampingOutdoor useWorkshop useGeneral EDC
Common praise
Compact and easy to carryWide range of brightness levelsDigitally regulated brightnessUses common AA batteriesDurable aircraft-grade aluminum bodyWaterproof (IPX-8)
Strong magnetic base useful for workshop or car bonnet attachmentGood white light output that preserves colors wellVersatile battery options (1x 18650 or 2x CR123)Multiple lighting modes including red light for preservation of night vision
Common complaints
Difficult to operate with glovesAnti-roll design is not perfect9 lumens low mode is too bright for some users
No rechargeable battery optionNot specified LED typeLimited beam distance at 20 metersNo SOS beacon mode on white light
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