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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix LD30R

What E28R V2.0 does better (3) and where LD30R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $65
vs
Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $80
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw4.8
8.2Battery & charging9.4
7.2Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E28R V2.0LD30R
26.5 × 12122.526.5 × 129.722.6
E28R V2.0LD30RDifference
Length / height121 mm129.7 mm−8.7 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm26.5 mm=
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm22.6 mm−0.1 mm
Weight128 g132 g−4 g

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

Why is E28R V2.0 better than LD30R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m vs 257 m+6%
  2. Peak beam intensity18,630 cd vs 16,510 cd+13%
  3. Weight128 g vs 132 g+3%

Why is LD30R better than E28R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 750 h2.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.1
Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity18,630 cd16,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m257 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h750 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm129.7 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm22.6 mm
Weight128 g132 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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