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Fenix LD12R vs KSE Lights KS 8890

What LD12R does better (5) and where KS 8890 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.9Score
5 advantages≈ $60
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KSE Lights KS 8890
KSE Lights · 2022KS 8890
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $50
3.6Brightness & throw4.3
4.1Battery & charging2.2
9.2Build & durability3.1

Why is LD12R better than KS 8890?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 323 lm+86%
  2. Weight74 g vs 250 g3.4×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 13 h+25%
  5. RechargeableYes · KS 8890: No

Why is KS 8890 better than LD12R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 288 m+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.9
Light output
Maximum output600 lm323 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m288 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs21
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAA
Number of batteries—4
Maximum runtime16.3 h13 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm183 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm—
Body diameter / depth19 mm—
Weight74 g250 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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