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Fenix E09R vs Fenix LD15R

What E09R does better (4) and where LD15R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E09R
Fenix · 2021E09R
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ $40
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Fenix LD15R
Fenix · 2018LD15R
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
2.7Brightness & throw2.5
4.5Battery & charging8.8
9.5Build & durability9.5
7.9Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E09RLD15R
19.3 × 7918.419 × 70
E09RLD15RDifference
Length / height79 mm70 mm+9 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm19 mm+0.3 mm
Weight45 g40 g+5 g

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

Why is E09R better than LD15R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m vs 85 m+7%
  3. Peak beam intensity2,070 cd vs 1,810 cd+14%
  4. Brightness levels5 vs 4+25%

Why is LD15R better than E09R?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 110 h+57%
  2. Weight45 g vs 40 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E09RFenix E09R≈ $405.9
Fenix LD15RFenix LD15R≈ $455.9
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity2,070 cd1,810 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m85 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XP-G3
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery—16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity800 mAh—
Maximum runtime70 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height79 mm70 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth18.4 mm—
Weight45 g40 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels54
SwitchSide switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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