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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix PD25
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 209% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 181% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 209% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% 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$86.48Most expensive
US$75Cheapest
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Heaviest
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
550 lmLowest output
Max candela
18037 cdHighest candela
4225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
3180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
One 16340 rechargeable Li-ion or 3V CR123A Lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB rechargeable (ARB-L16-700U included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (waterproof to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasion finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useCampingEmergencyTactical
EDCOutdoor useTactical applications
Common praise
High brightness and versatile modesDurable and well-built metal bodyConvenient dual-switch interfaceLong runtime on lower modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Compact size yet powerful outputDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionGood battery options with included rechargeable 16340 cellDual-switch design with momentary-on tail switchWaterproof to 2 meters IPX8 ratingLong runtime on lowest setting
Common complaints
Price may be high compared to simpler flashlights
Relatively large size for a 16340 battery lightMode memory can be confusing if last mode was strobe
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