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Home/Compare/Fenix E35 V3.0 vs Fenix LD30R

Head-to-Head Comparison

Fenix E35 V3.0 vs Fenix LD30R

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

Fenix E35 V3.0

Fenix

E35 V3.0

82
★4.6(1,500)
Lumens
3,000 lm
Throw
240 m
Runtime (High)
220 min
Weight
127 g
Battery
21700
$69.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 2 days ago
Fenix LD30R

Fenix

LD30R

77
★4.6(63)
Lumens
1,700 lm
Throw
261 m
Runtime (High)
120 min
Weight
132 g
Battery
18650
$80.45Check Price on AmazonLast checked just now

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: Fenix E35 V3.0 (77.0 vs 72.2)
  • Everyday Carry: Fenix E35 V3.0 (81.0 vs 74.4)
  • Value: Fenix E35 V3.0 (81.7 vs 76.7)
  • Throw: Fenix E35 V3.0 (74.5 vs 71.7)
  • Flood: Fenix E35 V3.0 (81.9 vs 75.0)
Spec
Fenix E35 V3.0

Fenix E35 V3.0

3,000 lm21700
$69.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 2 days ago
Fenix LD30R

Fenix LD30R

1,700 lm18650
$80.45Check Price on AmazonLast checked just now
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$70$80
MSRP$80$80
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens3,000 lm1,700 lm
Sustained Lumens1,000 lm600 lm
Peak Candela14,400 cd17,030 cd
Beam Distance240 m261 m
Beam Patternhybridhybrid
IP RatingIP68IP68
Impact Resistance1.0 m1.0 m
▾Runtime3
Runtime (High)220 min120 min
Runtime (500lm)140 min140 min
Turbo Stepdown60 s60 s
▾Physical5
Weight127 g132 g
Length118 mm130 mm
Head Diameter26.5 mm26.5 mm
Body Diameter25.4 mm22.6 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type2170018650, 21700
Chargingusb-cusb-c
USB-CYesYes
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryYesYes
▾Features7
Switch Typesidedual
Strobe ModeYesYes
Memory ModeYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Moonlight ModeYesYes
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipYesYes
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✓✓
Battery Replaceable✓✓
Strobe Mode✓✓
Memory Mode✓✓
Lockout✓✓
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✓✓
▾Emitter & Optics1
LED / EmitterLuminus SST70Luminus SST40
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score77.072.2
EDC Score81.074.4
Value Score81.776.7
Throw Score74.571.7
Flood Score81.975.0
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews1,50063
Amazon Rating4.64.6
Release Year2,0222,024
Fenix
$69.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 2 days ago
Fenix
$80.45Check Price on AmazonLast checked just now

Our Verdict

The Fenix E35 V3.0 takes the edge with a stronger flood profile (81.9 vs 76.7). It's the better pick for flood use. The Fenix LD30R may still be worth considering for value applications.

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