Comparison Console
Fenix LD30 vs Fenix UC35
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 34% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 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 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1035% 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$98.5Cheapest
US$126Most expensive
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
89 g (3.14 oz)Heaviest
Length
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
17700 cd
Beam distance
204 m (669 ft)Lowest
266 m (873 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4230 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Micro USB 5V/2A
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
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
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
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
Common complaints
Weight excludes batteryNo candela value specifiedNo explicit impact resistance rating
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output