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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix LD45R

What LD30R does better (2) and where LD45R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $160
4.8Brightness & throw7.4
9.4Battery & charging5.7
7.0Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD30RLD45R
26.5 × 129.722.644.5 × 155.332
LD30RLD45RDifference
Length / height129.7 mm155.3 mm−25.6 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm44.5 mm−18 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm32 mm−9.4 mm
Weight132 g302 g−170 g

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

Why is LD30R better than LD45R?

  1. Maximum runtime750 h vs 65 h11.5×
  2. Weight132 g vs 302 g2.3×

Why is LD45R better than LD30R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 480 m+87%
  2. Peak beam intensity16,510 cd vs 57,600 cd3.5×
  3. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,800 lm+65%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K5,800K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime750 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm155.3 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm44.5 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm32 mm
Weight132 g302 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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