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Fenix LD30 vs Fenix LD30R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 124% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% 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$98.5Most expensive
US$86.48Cheapest
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
132 g (4.66 oz)Heaviest
Length
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
1700 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
18037 cd
Beam distance
204 m (669 ft)Lowest
267 m (876 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4230 minShortest runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB charging cable included
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
EDCOutdoor useCampingEmergencyTactical
Common praise
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
High brightness and versatile modesDurable and well-built metal bodyConvenient dual-switch interfaceLong runtime on lower modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
Weight excludes batteryNo candela value specifiedNo explicit impact resistance rating
Price may be high compared to simpler flashlights
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