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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Imalent R30C 2nd

What PD40R V3.0 does better (2) and where R30C 2nd wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Imalent R30C 2nd
Imalent · 2021R30C 2nd
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $130
7.8Brightness & throw8.7
7.3Battery & charging3.9
6.1Build & durability5.9

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than R30C 2nd?

  1. Maximum runtime89 h vs 20 h4.4×
  2. Weight198 g vs 216 g+9%

Why is R30C 2nd better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 9,000 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 560 m+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 78,960 cd+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Imalent R30C 2ndImalent R30C 2nd≈ $1308.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm9,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd78,960 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m560 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime89 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight198 g216 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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