Fenix LD12R vs Fenix LD30 RENEGADE size comparison
The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE is 4.6 mm (0.18 in) shorter than the Fenix LD12R, and 3.4 mm wider at its widest point. It is 44 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE is 4.6 mm (0.18 in) shorter than the Fenix LD12R, and 3.4 mm wider at its widest point. It is 44 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix LD12R Check price ↗ | Fenix LD30 RENEGADE Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 121 mm (4.76 in) | 116.4 mm (4.58 in)−4.6 mm |
| Head / width | 22 mm (0.87 in) | 25.4 mm (1.00 in)+3.4 mm |
| Body | 19 mm (0.75 in) | 22.2 mm (0.87 in)+3.2 mm |
| Weight | 74 g with battery | 118 g with battery+44 g |
| Battery | 14500 | 18650 |
| Max output | 600 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Throw | 186 m | 203 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $79.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced Listed 25.4 mm wide x 22.2 mm high |
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LD12R vs LD30 RENEGADE: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE is the shorter light: 116.4 mm (4.58 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 4.6 mm (4%). At its widest point the Fenix LD12R is 3.4 mm slimmer (22 vs 25.4 mm). The Fenix LD12R is 44 g lighter (74 g vs 118 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix LD12R, 200% more. For beam distance the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE reaches further: 203 m vs 186 m rated throw (9% more).
Battery
The Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery; the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD12R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE $79.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix LD12R cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix LD12R if you want a slimmer profile (3.4 mm narrower) and less weight (44 g lighter). Choose the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE if you want a shorter light (4.6 mm shorter) and more output (1,800 lm vs 600 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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LD12R vs LD30 RENEGADE FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix LD12R or the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE?
The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE is the shorter light: 116.4 mm (4.58 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 4.6 mm (4%). At its widest point the Fenix LD12R is 3.4 mm slimmer (22 vs 25.4 mm). The Fenix LD12R is 44 g lighter (74 g vs 118 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix LD12R or the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE?
The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix LD12R, 200% more. For beam distance the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE reaches further: 203 m vs 186 m rated throw (9% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix LD12R or the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD12R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE $79.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix LD12R cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix LD12R and Fenix LD30 RENEGADE use the same battery?
The Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery; the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix LD12R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix LD30 RENEGADE: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $79.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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