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Fenix LD12R vs Fenix LD35R

What LD12R does better (1) and where LD35R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
3.1Brightness & throw5.6
3.5Battery & charging7.9
9.1Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD12RLD35R
22 × 1211934 × 136.425.4
LD12RLD35RDifference
Length / height121 mm136.4 mm−15.4 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm34 mm−12 mm
Body diameter / depth19 mm25.4 mm−6.4 mm
Weight74 g185 g−111 g

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

Why is LD12R better than LD35R?

  1. Weight74 g vs 185 g2.5×

Why is LD35R better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,800 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 337 m+81%
  3. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 28,390 cd3.3×
  4. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 101.9 h6.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.4
Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $906.7
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd28,390 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m337 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime16.3 h101.9 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm136.4 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth19 mm25.4 mm
Weight74 g185 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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