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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs Fenix LD30R
Fenix UC35 V2.0 ($89.95) 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 UC35 V2.0 | Fenix LD30R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 89g | 132g |
| Material | Aluminum, hard-anodized | — |
| Weight | 89g (Fenix published) | 132g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.66 oz. (132g) including battery) |
| Output | 1000lm max | 1,700 lumens, 257 m |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A non-rechargeable lithium batteries |
| Weight basis | Without battery | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SST40 LED |
| Modes | — | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, strobe, and SOS |
| Size | — | Length 129.7 mm, Head 26.5 mm, Body 22.6 mm |
| Runtime | — | 750 hours max |
Pros & Cons
Fenix UC35 V2.0
- Body weighs 89 g
- Holster and lanyard included
- Falls back to CR123A
- Weight excludes the battery
- Micro-USB charging port
- Flat-top 18650s will not work
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. If weight matters most, Fenix UC35 V2.0 carries lighter at 89g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.