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Fenix LD30R vs Loop Gear SK05

What LD30R does better (1) and where SK05 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw6.5
9.4Battery & charging9.7
7.0Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD30R better than SK05?

  1. Maximum runtime750 h vs 480 h+56%

Why is SK05 better than LD30R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,850 lm+68%
  2. Peak beam intensity16,510 cd vs 36,100 cd2.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 380 m+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime750 h480 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm—
Weight132 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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