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Facom 779.CBTPB vs Fenix LD42

What 779.CBTPB does better (0) and where LD42 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Facom 779.CBTPB
Facom · 2019779.CBTPB
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw5.3
3.7Build & durability8.9

Why is 779.CBTPB better than LD42?

779.CBTPB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is LD42 better than 779.CBTPB?

  1. Maximum runtime51 h vs 130.3 h2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)233 m vs 350 m+50%
  3. Weight176 g vs 99 g+78%
  4. Maximum output309 lm vs 350 lm+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Facom 779.CBTPBFacom 779.CBTPB≈ $704.5
Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.6
Light output
Maximum output309 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity—30,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)233 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime51 h130.3 h
RechargeableNo—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—159.5 mm
Head diameter / width—34 mm
Body diameter / depth—32.5 mm
Weight176 g99 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
ColoursBlack—
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