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Fenix LD12R vs Fenix LD45R

What LD12R does better (1) and where LD45R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
3.9Brightness & throw8.0
4.4Battery & charging6.5
9.2Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD12RLD45R
22 × 1211944.5 × 155.332
LD12RLD45RDifference
Length / height121 mm155.3 mm−34.3 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm44.5 mm−22.5 mm
Body diameter / depth19 mm32 mm−13 mm
Weight74 g302 g−228 g

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

Why is LD12R better than LD45R?

  1. Weight74 g vs 302 g4.1×

Why is LD45R better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 2,800 lm4.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 480 m2.6×
  3. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 57,600 cd6.7×
  4. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 65 h4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $606.1
Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1607.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K5,800K
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime16.3 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm155.3 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm44.5 mm
Body diameter / depth19 mm32 mm
Weight74 g302 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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