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Fenix E30R vs Fenix LD42

What E30R does better (2) and where LD42 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E30R
Fenix · 2019E30R
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $65
4.2Brightness & throw4.5
9.7Build & durability9.2
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E30RLD42
25.4 × 9921.534 × 159.532.5
E30RLD42Difference
Length / height99 mm159.5 mm−60.5 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm34 mm−8.6 mm
Body diameter / depth21.5 mm32.5 mm−11 mm
Weight51 g99 g−48 g

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

Why is E30R better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 350 lm4.6×
  2. Weight51 g vs 99 g+94%

Why is LD42 better than E30R?

  1. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 30,620 cd3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 350 m+72%
  3. Maximum runtime70.5 h vs 130.3 h+85%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E30RFenix E30R≈ $808.1
Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd30,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAA
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime70.5 h130.3 h
RechargeableYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height99 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth21.5 mm32.5 mm
Weight51 g99 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchSide switchRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYes—
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