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Fenix LD45R vs Nitecore EDC27

What LD45R does better (2) and where EDC27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $160
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
1 advantage
7.4Brightness & throw6.2

Why is LD45R better than EDC27?

  1. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 23,260 cd2.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 305 m+57%

Why is EDC27 better than LD45R?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,100 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime65 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height155.3 mm—
Head diameter / width44.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight302 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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