Fenix LD31 Renegade vs Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix LD31 Renegade ($99.95) vs Fenix PD40R V3.0 ($119.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix LD31 Renegade | Fenix PD40R V3.0 |
| Price | $99.95 | $119.95 |
| Weight | 164g | 198g |
| Weight | 164g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 198g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.98 oz. (198g) including battery) |
| Output | 3200 lumens, 355 m | 3,000 lumens, 500 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 | Luminus SFT70 LED |
| Battery | ARB-L21-6000B 21700 with USB-C | 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Size | 126.4 x 26.5 x 25.6 mm | Length 143 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Runtime | 84 h 41 min max | 89 hours max |
| Modes | — | Six lighting modes including four brightness levels, SOS, and Strobe |
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 PD40R V3.0
- 3,000 lumens and 500 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 198 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 198 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 89 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix LD31 Renegade is the better value at $99.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.