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Fenix LD42 vs Ledlenser i9 CRI

What LD42 does better (4) and where i9 CRI wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $65
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Ledlenser i9 CRI
Ledlenser · 2018i9 CRI
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ $60
4.5Brightness & throw3.3
9.2Build & durability2.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD42i9 CRI
34 × 159.532.539 × 187
LD42i9 CRIDifference
Length / height159.5 mm187 mm−27.5 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm39 mm−5 mm
Weight99 g312 g−213 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is LD42 better than i9 CRI?

  1. Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 25 h5.2×
  2. Weight99 g vs 312 g3.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 240 m+46%
  4. Maximum output350 lm vs 300 lm+17%

Why is i9 CRI better than LD42?

i9 CRI has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Light output
Maximum output350 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m240 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—4,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAC
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime130.3 h25 h
Rechargeable—No
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm187 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm39 mm
Body diameter / depth32.5 mm—
Weight99 g312 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Colours—Black
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