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Fenix LD35R vs Nitecore EX7

What LD35R does better (1) and where EX7 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nitecore EX7
Nitecore · 2025EX7
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw8.4
7.9Battery & charging9.5
6.2Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD35R better than EX7?

  1. Weight185 g vs 214 g+16%

Why is EX7 better than LD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 6,000 lm3.3×
  2. Maximum runtime101.9 h vs 570 h5.6×
  3. Peak beam intensity28,390 cd vs 62,500 cd2.2×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 500 m+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $906.7
Nitecore EX7Nitecore EX7≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm6,000 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m500 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime101.9 h570 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height136.4 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight185 g214 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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