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Fenix E35R vs Fenix LD30R

What E35R does better (2) and where LD30R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35R
Fenix · 2023E35R
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw5.8
7.2Battery & charging9.1
6.9Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E35RLD30R
26.5 × 12024.826.5 × 129.722.6
E35RLD30RDifference
Length / height120 mm129.7 mm−9.7 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm26.5 mm=
Body diameter / depth24.8 mm22.6 mm+2.2 mm
Weight148 g132 g+16 g

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

Why is E35R better than LD30R?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 1,700 lm+82%
  2. Peak beam intensity16,900 cd vs 16,510 cd+2%

Why is LD30R better than E35R?

  1. Maximum runtime69 h vs 750 h10.9×
  2. Weight148 g vs 132 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35RFenix E35R≈ $707.6
Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $808.1
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity16,900 cd16,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m257 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,400K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime69 h750 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height120 mm129.7 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth24.8 mm22.6 mm
Weight148 g132 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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