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Fenix LD30R vs Olight Javelot Mini

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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% 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.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1398% 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 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Olight Javelot Mini — Beam distance: 600 m (1969 ft)Olight Javelot Mini — Max candela: 88320 cdOlight Javelot Mini — Weight: 154 g (5.43 oz)Olight Javelot Mini — Length: 115 mm (4.53 in)Olight Javelot Mini — Retail price: US$100Olight Javelot Mini — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$86.48Cheapest
US$100Most expensive
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Lightest
154 g (5.43 oz)Heaviest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
18037 cdLowest candela
88320 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Lowest
600 m (1969 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
297 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
18500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB proprietary (MCC1A/MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
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 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Camping▣Emergency▣Tactical
▣Long Range Illumination▣Everyday Carry▣Search And Rescue▣Law Enforcement And Security▣Outdoor Adventures
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
✓Impressive Throw Distance For Compact Size✓Balanced Softer Beam With Round Light Source✓Vibrating Low Battery Indicator✓Reliable Magnetic Charging✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Construction✓Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Simple And Intuitive Tail Switch Interface
Common complaints
⚠Price May Be High Compared To Simpler Flashlights
⚠Absence Of Pocket Clip And Lanyard Attachment⚠No Lockout Mode Increases Risk Of Accidental Activation⚠Battery Size (18500) Less Common Than 18650 Or 21700⚠No Spare O Rings Included

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