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Fenix LD12R vs Fenix LD30R

What LD12R does better (1) and where LD30R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
3.1Brightness & throw4.8
3.5Battery & charging9.4
9.1Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD12RLD30R
22 × 1211926.5 × 129.722.6
LD12RLD30RDifference
Length / height121 mm129.7 mm−8.7 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm26.5 mm−4.5 mm
Body diameter / depth19 mm22.6 mm−3.6 mm
Weight74 g132 g−58 g

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

Why is LD12R better than LD30R?

  1. Weight74 g vs 132 g+78%

Why is LD30R better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,700 lm2.8×
  2. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 750 h46×
  3. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 16,510 cd+91%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 257 m+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.4
Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd16,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m257 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime16.3 h750 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm129.7 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth19 mm22.6 mm
Weight74 g132 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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