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Fenix LD30 RENEGADE vs Nitecore EDC09

What LD30 RENEGADE does better (5) and where EDC09 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30 RENEGADE
Fenix · 2026LD30 RENEGADE
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore EDC09
Nitecore · 2025EDC09
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $70
4.4Brightness & throw3.5
9.0Battery & charging8.8
8.3Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD30 RENEGADE better than EDC09?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 153 m+33%
  2. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 5,850 cd+76%
  3. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,600 lm+12%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  5. Maximum runtime262.4 h vs 250 h+5%

Why is EDC09 better than LD30 RENEGADE?

  1. Weight118 g vs 114 g+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC09Nitecore EDC09≈ $706.2
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd5,850 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m153 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime262.4 h250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX6
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Stainless steel
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height116.4 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.2 mm—
Weight118 g114 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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