Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 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 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Nitecore P16 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
Nitecore P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Fenix LD30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 601% 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.
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
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
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Camping▣Emergency▣Tactical
▣EDC▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor▣Work Related Flashlight Use
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 Brightness With A Maximum Of 960 Lumens✓Long Beam Distance (~289 Meters)✓Durable Build With Good Impact And Water Resistance✓Useful Side Switch And Tactical Tail Switch Interface✓Power Indicator Display For Battery Level And Voltage✓Includes Intelligent Memory To Store Preferred Brightness Setting✓Convenient USB C Rechargeable Battery Available
Common complaints
⚠Price May Be High Compared To Simpler Flashlights
⚠Not Suitable For Search And Rescue Due To Lockout Feature Causing The Light To Shut Off If Caps Loosened⚠Light May Fail To Turn On If Head Is Slightly Loosened⚠Rough Coating/texture Not Attractive⚠Tail Standing Lamp Feature May Not Be Tactical In Some Scenarios