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Fenix LD12R vs Ledlenser P5R

What LD12R does better (3) and where P5R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Ledlenser P5R
Ledlenser · 2020P5R
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $60
3.6Brightness & throw3.2
4.1Battery & charging4.2
9.2Build & durability7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD12RP5R
22 × 1211922 × 130
LD12RP5RDifference
Length / height121 mm130 mm−9 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm22 mm=
Weight74 g124 g−50 g

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

Why is LD12R better than P5R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 320 lm+88%
  2. Weight74 g vs 124 g+68%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 165 m+13%

Why is P5R better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 25 h+53%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.9
Ledlenser P5RLedlenser P5R≈ $605.0
Light output
Maximum output600 lm320 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime16.3 h25 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm130 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm22 mm
Body diameter / depth19 mm—
Weight74 g124 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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