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Fenix LD30R vs Nextorch E52C

What LD30R does better (3) and where E52C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Nextorch E52C
Nextorch · 2022E52C
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $65
4.8Brightness & throw5.0
9.4Battery & charging5.7
7.0Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD30RE52C
26.5 × 129.722.630 × 153
LD30RE52CDifference
Length / height129.7 mm153 mm−23.3 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm−3.5 mm
Weight132 g130 g+2 g

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

Why is LD30R better than E52C?

  1. Maximum runtime750 h vs 65 h11.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 210 m+22%
  3. Peak beam intensity16,510 cd vs 11,025 cd+50%

Why is E52C better than LD30R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+76%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Nextorch E52CNextorch E52C≈ $656.5
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd11,025 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime750 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm—
Weight132 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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