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Fenix LD22 V2.0 vs Fenix LD42

What LD22 V2.0 does better (3) and where LD42 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD22 V2.0
Fenix · 2022LD22 V2.0
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $60
vs
Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw5.3
7.8Build & durability8.9
8.1Light quality8.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD22 V2.0LD42
21 × 1481834 × 159.532.5
LD22 V2.0LD42Difference
Length / height148 mm159.5 mm−11.5 mm
Head diameter / width21 mm34 mm−13 mm
Body diameter / depth18 mm32.5 mm−14.5 mm
Weight96 g99 g−3 g

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

Why is LD22 V2.0 better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 350 lm2.3×
  2. Maximum runtime220 h vs 130.3 h+69%
  3. Weight96 g vs 99 g+3%

Why is LD42 better than LD22 V2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity11,450 cd vs 30,620 cd2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)214 m vs 350 m+64%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD22 V2.0Fenix LD22 V2.0≈ $607.5
Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.6
Light output
Maximum output800 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity11,450 cd30,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)214 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Maximum runtime220 h130.3 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height148 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width21 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth18 mm32.5 mm
Weight96 g99 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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