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Fenix LD30R vs Nitecore EDC27

What LD30R does better (0) and where EDC27 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
3 advantages
4.8Brightness & throw6.2

Why is LD30R better than EDC27?

LD30R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC27 better than LD30R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,100 lm+82%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 305 m+19%
  3. Peak beam intensity16,510 cd vs 23,260 cd+41%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime750 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm—
Weight132 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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