Fenix LD31 Renegade vs Fenix LD30R
Fenix LD31 Renegade ($99.95) vs Fenix LD30R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix LD31 Renegade | Fenix LD30R |
| Price | $99.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 164g | 132g |
| Weight | 164g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 132g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.66 oz. (132g) including battery) |
| Output | 3200 lumens, 355 m | 1,700 lumens, 257 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 | Luminus SST40 LED |
| Battery | ARB-L21-6000B 21700 with USB-C | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A non-rechargeable lithium batteries |
| Size | 126.4 x 26.5 x 25.6 mm | Length 129.7 mm, Head 26.5 mm, Body 22.6 mm |
| Runtime | 84 h 41 min max | 750 hours max |
| Modes | — | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, strobe, and SOS |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD31 Renegade
- 3200 lumens at $99.95
- Battery doubles as a power bank
- Tail switch plus side switch with Instant Turbo
- Manual lockout switch
- Glass lens and 164g are noticeable in a pocket
- Single LED limits floodlight width
- Proprietary 21700 with built in port
- Tail switch is not user reprogrammable
Fenix LD30R
- 1,700 lumens and 257 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A non-rechargeable lithium batteries
- 132 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 750 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix LD30R is the better value at $79.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.