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Fenix LD36R vs Nitecore EDC29

What LD36R does better (2) and where EDC29 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD36R
Fenix · 2025LD36R
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $115
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Nitecore EDC29
Nitecore · 2024EDC29
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $110
7.2Brightness & throw7.8
5.8Battery & charging5.2
5.5Build & durability2.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD36R better than EDC29?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum runtime65.3 h vs 61 h+7%

Why is EDC29 better than LD36R?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 6,500 lm+81%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)385 m vs 400 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity37,060 cd vs 40,230 cd+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD36RFenix LD36R≈ $1156.9
Nitecore EDC29Nitecore EDC29≈ $1105.4
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity37,060 cd40,230 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)385 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RNiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs32
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Maximum runtime65.3 h61 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height139.6 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth26.5 mm—
Weight231 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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