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Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs Nitecore Thumb

What LD02 V2.0 does better (4) and where Thumb wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD02 V2.0
Fenix · 2018LD02 V2.0
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Nitecore Thumb
Nitecore · 2018Thumb
3.7Score
2 advantages≈ $20
3.4Brightness & throw3.2
8.5Battery & charging4.2
7.7Build & durability4.3

Why is LD02 V2.0 better than Thumb?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)48 m vs 26 m+85%
  2. Maximum runtime74 h vs 22 h3.4×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  4. Weight24 g vs 25 g+4%

Why is Thumb better than LD02 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output70 lm vs 85 lm+21%
  2. RechargeableNo · LD02 V2.0: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD02 V2.0Fenix LD02 V2.0≈ $305.8
Nitecore ThumbNitecore Thumb≈ $203.7
Light output
Maximum output70 lm85 lm
Peak beam intensity580 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)48 m26 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XQ-E—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs12
Colour temperature3,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime74 h22 h
RechargeableNoYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Submersible to1 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height92 mm74 mm
Head diameter / width—24 mm
Weight24 g25 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
Red light—Yes
UV lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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