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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.
Dimensions
Size comparison
LD42i9 CRI
| LD42 | i9 CRI | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 159.5 mm | 187 mm | −27.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 39 mm | −5 mm |
| Weight | 99 g | 312 g | −213 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is LD42 better than i9 CRI?
- Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 25 h5.2×
- Weight99 g vs 312 g3.2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 240 m+46%
- 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
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 350 lm | 300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 30,620 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 350 m | 240 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | — | 1 |
| Colour temperature | — | 4,000K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AA | C |
| Number of batteries | — | 2 |
| Maximum runtime | 130.3 h | 25 h |
| Rechargeable | — | No |
| Build & durability | ||
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 159.5 mm | 187 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 39 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 99 g | 312 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | — |
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | — |
| Colours | — | Black |








