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Fenix LD15R vs Nitecore TUP

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

Fenix LD15R
Fenix · 2018LD15R
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore TUP
Nitecore · 2021TUP
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
3.0Brightness & throw4.5
9.0Battery & charging7.4
9.5Build & durability9.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD15RTUP
19 × 7030 × 71
LD15RTUPDifference
Length / height70 mm71 mm−1 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm30 mm−11 mm
Weight40 g54 g−14 g

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

Why is LD15R better than TUP?

  1. Maximum runtime110 h vs 70 h+57%
  2. Weight40 g vs 54 g+35%

Why is TUP better than LD15R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 180 m2.1×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD15RFenix LD15R≈ $456.5
Nitecore TUPNitecore TUP≈ $558.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime110 h70 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height70 mm71 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm30 mm
Weight40 g54 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
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