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Fenix BC26R-D vs Fenix LD30R

What BC26R-D does better (0) and where LD30R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix BC26R-D
Fenix · 2022BC26R-D
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw5.6
5.6Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

BC26R-DLD30R
29 × 11326.5 × 129.722.6
BC26R-DLD30RDifference
Length / height113 mm129.7 mm−16.7 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm26.5 mm+2.5 mm
Weight155 g132 g+23 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BC26R-D better than LD30R?

BC26R-D has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is LD30R better than BC26R-D?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m vs 257 m+52%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,700 lm+6%
  3. Weight155 g vs 132 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix BC26R-DFenix BC26R-D≈ $905.4
Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $808.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m257 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-40
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity21,700 mAh—
Maximum runtime—750 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height113 mm129.7 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—22.6 mm
Weight155 g132 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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