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Fenix LD35R vs Fenix LD45R

What LD35R does better (2) and where LD45R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw7.4
7.9Battery & charging5.7
6.2Build & durability5.0
5.5Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD35RLD45R
34 × 136.425.444.5 × 155.332
LD35RLD45RDifference
Length / height136.4 mm155.3 mm−18.9 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm44.5 mm−10.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm32 mm−6.6 mm
Weight185 g302 g−117 g

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

Why is LD35R better than LD45R?

  1. Weight185 g vs 302 g+63%
  2. Maximum runtime101.9 h vs 65 h+57%

Why is LD45R better than LD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 2,800 lm+56%
  2. Peak beam intensity28,390 cd vs 57,600 cd2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 480 m+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $906.7
Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m480 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K5,800K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime101.9 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136.4 mm155.3 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm44.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm32 mm
Weight185 g302 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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