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Fenix LD35R vs Nitecore EDC27 UHI

What LD35R does better (5) and where EDC27 UHI wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore EDC27 UHI
Nitecore · 2025EDC27 UHI
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $95
6.5Brightness & throw6.9
8.0Battery & charging4.4
6.5Build & durability2.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD35R better than EDC27 UHI?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum runtime101.9 h vs 55 h+85%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 304 m+11%
  4. Peak beam intensity28,390 cd vs 23,100 cd+23%
  5. RechargeableYes · EDC27 UHI: No

Why is EDC27 UHI better than LD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 3,100 lm+72%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $907.4
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd23,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m304 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—1,700 mAh
Maximum runtime101.9 h55 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Stainless steel
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136.4 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm27 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight185 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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