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Fenix LD30R vs Olight Javelot Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini 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.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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
EDCOutdoor useCampingEmergencyTactical
Long-range illuminationEveryday carrySearch and rescueLaw enforcement and securityOutdoor adventures
Common praise
High brightness and versatile modesDurable and well-built metal bodyConvenient dual-switch interfaceLong runtime on lower modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Impressive throw distance for compact sizeBalanced softer beam with round light sourceVibrating low battery indicatorReliable magnetic chargingDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionIPX8 waterproof ratingSimple and intuitive tail switch interface
Common complaints
Price may be high compared to simpler flashlights
Absence of pocket clip and lanyard attachmentNo lockout mode increases risk of accidental activationBattery size (18500) less common than 18650 or 21700No spare o-rings included
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