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Fenix LD30 vs ThruNite Lynx
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 45% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2% 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$99.95Most expensive
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
43489 cd
Beam distance
204 m (669 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4230 minLongest runtime
4140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB charging cable included
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEDCLaw enforcementCampingDog walkingInspectionHunting
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 output up to 3100 lumens with long 417 meter beam throwBuilt-in USB-C charging with convenient metal twist portPowerbank function for charging other devicesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionReliable dual tail switch interfaceIPX8 waterproof and 1.5 meter impact resistanceMultiple modes including Firefly moonlight and instant strobeBattery included with proprietary 5000mAh 21700 cell
Common complaints
Weight excludes batteryNo candela value specifiedNo explicit impact resistance rating
Tailcap USB-C cover collar can be somewhat difficult to open especially with pocket clip installedInitial turbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal regulationA bit expensive at MSRP, though Amazon price is betterIndicator light functions not fully documented in manual
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