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Fenix LD30R vs Nitecore MH25 V2.0

What LD30R does better (3) and where MH25 V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore MH25 V2.0
Nitecore · 2022MH25 V2.0
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $90
5.8Brightness & throw7.0
9.1Battery & charging9.8
7.2Build & durability4.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD30RMH25 V2.0
26.5 × 129.722.640 × 157
LD30RMH25 V2.0Difference
Length / height129.7 mm157 mm−27.3 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm40 mm−13.5 mm
Weight132 g137 g−5 g

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

Why is LD30R better than MH25 V2.0?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,300 lm+31%
  3. Weight132 g vs 137 g+4%

Why is MH25 V2.0 better than LD30R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 475 m+85%
  2. Maximum runtime750 h vs 1,500 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $808.1
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XM-L
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime750 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm157 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm—
Weight132 g137 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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