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Fenix C7 vs Fenix LD35R
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix LD35R ($89.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix LD35R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 185g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 1,800 lumens, 337 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | One COB light strip and one Luminus SST40 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Fifteen lighting modes including five levels of forward-facing white light, four levels of side white light plus Strobe, and five color modes |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Length 136.4 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 25.4 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 101 hours 54 minutes max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 185g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.53 oz. (185g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix LD35R
- 1,800 lumens and 337 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 185 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 185 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 101 hours 54 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.