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Fenix LD15R vs Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe

What LD15R does better (5) and where WF05E Intrinsically Safe wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD15R
Fenix · 2018LD15R
5.9Score
5 advantages≈ $45
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Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
2.5Brightness & throw2.2
9.5Build & durability9.5
3.5Light quality2.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD15RWF05E Intrinsically Safe
19 × 7019 × 134.514.9
LD15RWF05E Intrinsically SafeDifference
Length / height70 mm134.5 mm−64.5 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm19 mm=
Weight40 g37 g+3 g

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

Why is LD15R better than WF05E Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 85 lm5.9×
  2. Peak beam intensity1,810 cd vs 730 cd2.5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 54 m+57%
  4. Maximum runtime110 h vs 80 h+38%
  5. Brightness levels4 vs 3+33%

Why is WF05E Intrinsically Safe better than LD15R?

  1. Weight40 g vs 37 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD15RFenix LD15R≈ $455.9
Light output
Maximum output500 lm85 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd730 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m54 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3Cree XP-G2
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Maximum runtime110 h80 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height70 mm134.5 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth—14.9 mm
Weight40 g37 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels43
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
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