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Fenix LD15R vs Klarus XT1C

What LD15R does better (2) and where XT1C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD15R
Fenix · 2018LD15R
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Klarus XT1C
Klarus · 2018XT1C
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
2.7Brightness & throw4.1
8.9Battery & charging3.3
9.5Build & durability8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD15RXT1C
19 × 7023 × 94
LD15RXT1CDifference
Length / height70 mm94 mm−24 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm23 mm−4 mm
Weight40 g56 g−16 g

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

Why is LD15R better than XT1C?

  1. Maximum runtime110 h vs 12 h9.2×
  2. Weight40 g vs 56 g+40%

Why is XT1C better than LD15R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 178 m2.1×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD15RFenix LD15R≈ $456.3
Klarus XT1CKlarus XT1C≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m178 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion
Maximum runtime110 h12 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height70 mm94 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm23 mm
Weight40 g56 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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