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Fenix LD12R vs Nitecore EDC27

What LD12R does better (0) and where EDC27 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
3 advantages
3.1Brightness & throw6.2

Why is LD12R better than EDC27?

LD12R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC27 better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 3,100 lm5.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 23,260 cd2.7×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 305 m+64%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA—
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—
Mode memoryYes—
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