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Fenix LD12R vs Fenix LD15R

What LD12R does better (3) and where LD15R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $60
vs
Fenix LD15R
Fenix · 2018LD15R
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.1Brightness & throw2.5
3.5Battery & charging8.8
9.1Build & durability9.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD12RLD15R
22 × 1211919 × 70
LD12RLD15RDifference
Length / height121 mm70 mm+51 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm19 mm+3 mm
Weight74 g40 g+34 g

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

Why is LD12R better than LD15R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 85 m2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 1,810 cd4.8×
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%

Why is LD15R better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 110 h6.7×
  2. Weight74 g vs 40 g+85%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.4
Fenix LD15RFenix LD15R≈ $455.9
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd1,810 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m85 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XP-G3
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime16.3 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm70 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth19 mm—
Weight74 g40 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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