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Fenix LD30R vs Nitecore LR70

What LD30R does better (2) and where LR70 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore LR70
Nitecore · 2023LR70
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $80
4.8Brightness & throw7.3
9.4Battery & charging9.6
7.0Build & durability3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD30R better than LR70?

  1. Maximum runtime750 h vs 600 h+25%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is LR70 better than LD30R?

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

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Nitecore LR70Nitecore LR70≈ $807.1
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime750 h600 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
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 / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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