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Fenix PD25R vs Fenix UC30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix UC30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4186% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 3% 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$79.95Most expensive
US$59.95Cheapest
Weight
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
253 m (830 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesProfessional Use
Common praise
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
Compact And Solid Build QualityHigh Maximum Brightness Of 1000 LumensMultiple Output Levels With StrobeUSB Rechargeable With Included BatteryWaterproof And Dust Proof With Ipx8 RatingStainless Steel Side Switch With Battery IndicatorGood Battery Life And Regulated Output
Common complaints
Smaller Size Can Be Difficult For Large HandsNo Detailed Max Candela Specification AvailableRuntime Data Varies With Battery Choice And Isn’t Always Clearly Specified
Turbo Mode Automatically Downshifts After 3 MinutesNo Integrated Pocket ClipWeight Excludes Battery
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