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Fenix LD12R vs Imalent BL50

What LD12R does better (0) and where BL50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $60
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Imalent BL50
Imalent · 2023BL50
1 advantage≈ $70
3.1Brightness & throw8.2

Why is LD12R better than BL50?

LD12R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is BL50 better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 3,600 lm6×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XHP50.3 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime16.3 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm—
Head diameter / width22 mm—
Body diameter / depth19 mm—
Weight74 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
UV light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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