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Fenix LD35R vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix LD35R ($89.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix LD35R | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 185g | 133g |
| Output | 1,800 lumens, 337 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | One COB light strip and one Luminus SST40 Gen2 LED | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | Fifteen lighting modes including five levels of forward-facing white light, four levels of side white light plus Strobe, and five color modes | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 136.4 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 25.4 mm | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 101 hours 54 minutes max | 54 hours max |
| Weight | 185g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.53 oz. (185g) including battery) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
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 HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL45R is the better value at $79.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.