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Fenix LD35R vs Nitecore NWL30

What LD35R does better (0) and where NWL30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore NWL30
Nitecore · 2025NWL30
1 advantage≈ $110
6.2Brightness & throw8.0

Why is LD35R better than NWL30?

LD35R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NWL30 better than LD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 3,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $907.1
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m—
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime101.9 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
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 lightYesYes
Colours—Green
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