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Fenix LD12R vs NEBO inspector 500

What LD12R does better (3) and where inspector 500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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NEBO inspector 500
NEBO · 2023inspector 500
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $35
3.5Brightness & throw3.2
3.9Battery & charging3.5
9.2Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD12R better than inspector 500?

  1. Maximum runtime16.3 h vs 8 h2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 142 m+31%
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%

Why is inspector 500 better than LD12R?

inspector 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m142 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
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
Maximum runtime16.3 h8 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm160 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm—
Body diameter / depth19 mm—
Weight74 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackGrey, Orange
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