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Fenix LD42 vs Nitecore TIP2

What LD42 does better (0) and where TIP2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore TIP2
Nitecore · 2019TIP2
1 advantage≈ $45
5.0Brightness & throw4.6

Why is LD42 better than TIP2?

LD42 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TIP2 better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 1,000 lm2.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.4
Light output
Maximum output350 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G3
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime130.3 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
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 wheel—
Colours—Black
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