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Fenix LD12R vs Ledlenser P5R Core

What LD12R does better (2) and where P5R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Ledlenser P5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020P5R Core
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $55
3.9Brightness & throw4.6
4.4Battery & charging4.0
9.2Build & durability6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD12R better than P5R Core?

  1. Weight74 g vs 124 g+68%
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%

Why is P5R Core better than LD12R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 250 m+34%
  2. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 25 h+53%
Specifications

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Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $606.1
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m250 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—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm130 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm—
Body diameter / depth19 mm—
Weight74 g124 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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