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Fenix LD30R vs SureFire G2X Tactical
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7317% 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$80Cheapest
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
18037 cdLowest candela
26293 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Highest
248 m (814 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
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
Nitrolon body with aluminum head
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useCampingEmergencyTactical
Tactical useDuty carryEveryday carry (EDC)Rugged reliable light for tough conditions
Common praise
High brightness and versatile modesDurable and well-built metal bodyConvenient dual-switch interfaceLong runtime on lower modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Rugged and virtually indestructible constructionBright 600 lumens output sufficient for tactical useDual output modes for versatilityCompact size relative to power
Common complaints
Price may be high compared to simpler flashlights
Not rechargeableModerate weight compared to ultra-compact modelsLimited runtime on high output
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