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Fenix LD42 vs Fenix WT20R Adjustable Angle

What LD42 does better (5) and where WT20R Adjustable Angle wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ $65
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Fenix WT20R Adjustable Angle
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $70
4.5Brightness & throw2.5
9.2Build & durability5.7
7.9Light quality2.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD42 better than WT20R Adjustable Angle?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 117 m3×
  2. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 3,420 cd9×
  3. Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 21 h6.2×
  4. Weight99 g vs 153 g+55%
  5. Brightness levels5 vs 3+67%

Why is WT20R Adjustable Angle better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 400 lm+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Light output
Maximum output350 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd3,420 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m117 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA, AA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime130.3 h21 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth32.5 mm—
Weight99 g153 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels53
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelSide switch
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