Comparison Console
Fenix LD30R vs Fenix PD25R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD25R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2019% 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$79.95Cheapest
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Heaviest
110 g (3.88 oz)Lightest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
18037 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Highest
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useCampingEmergencyTactical
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
Common praise
High brightness and versatile modesDurable and well-built metal bodyConvenient dual-switch interfaceLong runtime on lower modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Compact and portable sizeHigh output and beam distance for its sizeReliable and well-built with IP68 waterproof ratingUSB-C charging convenienceGood mode variety and memory function
Common complaints
Price may be high compared to simpler flashlights
Smaller size can be difficult for large handsNo detailed max candela specification availableRuntime data varies with battery choice and isn’t always clearly specified