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Fenix LD30 RENEGADE vs Nitecore EDC15

What LD30 RENEGADE does better (3) and where EDC15 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30 RENEGADE
Fenix · 2026LD30 RENEGADE
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore EDC15
Nitecore · 2026EDC15
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $75
4.4Brightness & throw4.1
9.0Battery & charging6.8
8.3Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD30 RENEGADE better than EDC15?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,200 lm+50%
  2. Maximum runtime262.4 h vs 200 h+31%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is EDC15 better than LD30 RENEGADE?

  1. Weight118 g vs 85 g+39%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 208 m+2%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 10,886 cd+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC15Nitecore EDC15≈ $755.5
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd10,886 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m208 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—1,050 mAh
Maximum runtime262.4 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Stainless steel
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height116.4 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.2 mm—
Weight118 g85 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
UV light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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