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Fenix LD30 vs Fenix UC30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% 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 UC30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 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 LD30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 113% 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$59.95Cheapest
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
Length
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
204 m (669 ft)Lowest
253 m (830 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4230 minShortest runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesEmergency Use
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesProfessional Use
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 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
Weight Excludes BatteryNo Candela Value SpecifiedNo Explicit Impact Resistance Rating
Turbo Mode Automatically Downshifts After 3 MinutesNo Integrated Pocket ClipWeight Excludes Battery
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