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Fenix LD42 vs Ledlenser P6R Core QC

What LD42 does better (2) and where P6R Core QC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Ledlenser P6R Core QC
Ledlenser · 2020P6R Core QC
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $80
4.5Brightness & throw4.7
9.2Build & durability2.2
7.9Light quality3.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD42 better than P6R Core QC?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 270 lm+30%
  2. Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 120 h+9%

Why is P6R Core QC better than LD42?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 399 m+14%
  2. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 39,800 cd+30%
Specifications

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Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Light output
Maximum output350 lm270 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd39,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m399 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—80
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime130.3 h120 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth32.5 mm—
Weight99 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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