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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix PD25R

What LD30R does better (4) and where PD25R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix PD25R
Fenix · 2022PD25R
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
4.8Brightness & throw4.1
9.4Battery & charging6.7
7.0Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD30R better than PD25R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 800 lm2.1×
  2. Maximum runtime750 h vs 80 h9.4×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 250 m+3%
  4. Peak beam intensity16,510 cd vs 15,620 cd+6%

Why is PD25R better than LD30R?

  1. Weight132 g vs 78 g+69%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Fenix PD25RFenix PD25R≈ $606.6
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime750 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm92 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm—
Weight132 g78 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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