Comparison Console
Fenix LD30 vs Fenix PD25R
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 46% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1914% 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$79.95Cheapest
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
204 m (669 ft)Highest
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4230 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB charging cable included
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
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
Compact and portable sizeHigh output and beam distance for its sizeReliable and well-built with IP68 waterproof ratingUSB-C charging convenienceGood mode variety and memory function
Common complaints
Weight excludes batteryNo candela value specifiedNo explicit impact resistance rating
Smaller size can be difficult for large handsNo detailed max candela specification availableRuntime data varies with battery choice and isn’t always clearly specified