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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix PD32R

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD32R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix PD32R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix LD30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD32R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix PD32R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD32R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6% 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.

Fenix LD30R — Beam distance: 267 m (876 ft)Fenix LD30R — Max candela: 18037 cdFenix LD30R — Weight: 132 g (4.66 oz)Fenix LD30R — Length: 129.7 mm (5.11 in)Fenix LD30R — Retail price: US$86.48Fenix LD30R — Max lumens: 1700 lmFenix PD32R — Beam distance: 344 m (1129 ft)Fenix PD32R — Max candela: 29588 cdFenix PD32R — Weight: 136 g (4.80 oz)Fenix PD32R — Length: 135 mm (5.31 in)Fenix PD32R — Retail price: US$69.95Fenix PD32R — Max lumens: 1400 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$86.48Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
18037 cdLowest candela
29588 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Lowest
344 m (1129 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1*18650 rechargeable, or 2*CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Camping▣Emergency▣Tactical
▣General Purpose▣Tactical▣Professional Use▣Outdoor▣Law Enforcement
Common praise
✓High Brightness And Versatile Modes✓Durable And Well Built Metal Body✓Convenient Dual Switch Interface✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant
✓High Maximum Output Of 1400 Lumens✓Versatile Power Options With 18650 Or Cr123a Batteries✓Durable Ip68 Rated Construction✓Convenient USB C Charging Port✓Useful Multi Function Tail Switch
Common complaints
⚠Price May Be High Compared To Simpler Flashlights
⚠Larger Size Compared To Typical 18650 Lights⚠Flimsy And Short Charging Cable⚠May Require Removal Of Clip For Holster Use

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