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Fenix LD30 RENEGADE vs Nitecore EDC17

What LD30 RENEGADE does better (2) and where EDC17 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30 RENEGADE
Fenix · 2026LD30 RENEGADE
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore · 2025EDC17
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $95
4.4Brightness & throw4.4
9.0Battery & charging8.1
8.3Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD30 RENEGADE better than EDC17?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,500 lm+20%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is EDC17 better than LD30 RENEGADE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 230 m+13%
  2. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 12,400 cd+20%
  3. Weight118 g vs 106 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC17Nitecore EDC17≈ $955.3
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd12,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40NiteLab UHi 25
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime262.4 h260 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height116.4 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.2 mm—
Weight118 g106 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchDual switches—
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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