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Fenix LD05 V2.0 vs Nitecore Thumb

What LD05 V2.0 does better (3) and where Thumb wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD05 V2.0
Fenix · 2018LD05 V2.0
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Nitecore Thumb
Nitecore · 2018Thumb
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $20
4.2Brightness & throw3.2
9.6Battery & charging4.2
5.3Build & durability4.3

Why is LD05 V2.0 better than Thumb?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)54 m vs 26 m2.1×
  2. Maximum runtime70 h vs 22 h3.2×
  3. Maximum output100 lm vs 85 lm+18%

Why is Thumb better than LD05 V2.0?

  1. Weight28 g vs 25 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD05 V2.0Fenix LD05 V2.0≈ $306.7
Nitecore ThumbNitecore Thumb≈ $203.7
Light output
Maximum output100 lm85 lm
Peak beam intensity730 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)54 m26 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XQ-E—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime70 h22 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm74 mm
Head diameter / width—24 mm
Weight28 g25 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
Red light—Yes
UV lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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