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Fenix LD35R vs Nitecore EDC23 SABER

What LD35R does better (1) and where EDC23 SABER wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Nitecore EDC23 SABER
Nitecore · 2025EDC23 SABER
1 advantage≈ $75
6.2Brightness & throw6.6

Why is LD35R better than EDC23 SABER?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 280 m+20%

Why is EDC23 SABER better than LD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 2,500 lm+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $907.1
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m280 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime101.9 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136.4 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight185 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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