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Fenix LD45R vs Fenix TK21R

What LD45R does better (0) and where TK21R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $160
vs
Fenix TK21R
Fenix · 2025TK21R
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $135
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw8.0
5.7Battery & charging8.2
5.0Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD45RTK21R
44.5 × 155.33236 × 159.525.4
LD45RTK21RDifference
Length / height155.3 mm159.5 mm−4.2 mm
Head diameter / width44.5 mm36 mm+8.5 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm25.4 mm+6.6 mm
Weight302 g221 g+81 g

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

Why is LD45R better than TK21R?

LD45R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TK21R better than LD45R?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,600 lm+29%
  2. Weight302 g vs 221 g+37%
  3. Maximum runtime65 h vs 72.5 h+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Fenix TK21RFenix TK21R≈ $1358.5
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-90
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature5,800K6,600K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime65 h72.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height155.3 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width44.5 mm36 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm25.4 mm
Weight302 g221 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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