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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix LD36R

What LD30R does better (2) and where LD36R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix LD36R
Fenix · 2025LD36R
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $115
4.8Brightness & throw7.2
9.4Battery & charging5.8
7.0Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD30RLD36R
26.5 × 129.722.640 × 139.626.5
LD30RLD36RDifference
Length / height129.7 mm139.6 mm−9.9 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm40 mm−13.5 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm26.5 mm−3.9 mm
Weight132 g231 g−99 g

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

Why is LD30R better than LD36R?

  1. Maximum runtime750 h vs 65.3 h11.5×
  2. Weight132 g vs 231 g+75%

Why is LD36R better than LD30R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,600 lm2.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity16,510 cd vs 37,060 cd2.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 385 m+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Fenix LD36RFenix LD36R≈ $1156.9
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd37,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m385 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-25R
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime750 h65.3 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm139.6 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm26.5 mm
Weight132 g231 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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