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Fenix LD15R vs Nitecore MT21C
What LD15R does better (1) and where MT21C wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
LD15RMT21C
| LD15R | MT21C | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 70 mm | 131 mm | −61 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 19 mm | 25 mm | −6 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | 104 g | −64 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is LD15R better than MT21C?
- Weight40 g vs 104 g2.6×
Why is MT21C better than LD15R?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 184 m2.2×
- Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
- Peak beam intensity1,810 cd vs 8,460 cd4.7×
- Maximum runtime110 h vs 700 h6.4×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 500 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 1,810 cd | 8,460 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 85 m | 184 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Cree XP-G3 | Cree XP-L |
| LED maker | Cree | Cree |
| Number of LEDs | — | 1 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A | 18650 Li-ion |
| Maximum runtime | 110 h | 700 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | Yes |
| Pocket clip | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 70 mm | 131 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 19 mm | 25 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | 104 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 4 | — |
| Switch | — | Side switch |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
