Fenix LD36R vs Nitecore EDC29 size comparison
The Nitecore EDC29 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix LD36R, and 5.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 71 g lighter (with battery).
The Nitecore EDC29 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix LD36R, and 5.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 71 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix LD36R Check price ↗ | Nitecore EDC29 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 139.6 mm (5.50 in) | 133.6 mm (5.26 in)−6 mm |
| Head / width | 40 mm (1.57 in) | 34.5 mm (1.36 in)−5.5 mm |
| Body | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 22.6 mm (0.89 in) |
| Weight | 231 g with battery | 160 g with battery−71 g |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| Max output | 3,600 lm | 6,500 lm |
| Throw | 385 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $114.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $109.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-5.26" x W-1.36" x H-0.89", 5.64 oz; converted |
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LD36R vs EDC29: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC29 is the shorter light: 133.6 mm (5.26 in) against 139.6 mm (5.50 in), a difference of 6 mm (4%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC29 is 5.5 mm slimmer (34.5 vs 40 mm). The Nitecore EDC29 is 71 g lighter (160 g vs 231 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC29 is rated brighter: 6,500 lm maximum vs 3,600 lm for the Fenix LD36R, 81% more.
Battery
The Fenix LD36R runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Nitecore EDC29 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix LD36R lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD36R was from $114.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore EDC29 $109.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore EDC29 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix LD36R if you want a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Nitecore EDC29 if you want a shorter light (6 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (5.5 mm narrower), less weight (71 g lighter), more output (6,500 lm vs 3,600 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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LD36R vs EDC29 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix LD36R or the Nitecore EDC29?
The Nitecore EDC29 is the shorter light: 133.6 mm (5.26 in) against 139.6 mm (5.50 in), a difference of 6 mm (4%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC29 is 5.5 mm slimmer (34.5 vs 40 mm). The Nitecore EDC29 is 71 g lighter (160 g vs 231 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix LD36R or the Nitecore EDC29?
The Nitecore EDC29 is rated brighter: 6,500 lm maximum vs 3,600 lm for the Fenix LD36R, 81% more.
Which is cheaper, the Fenix LD36R or the Nitecore EDC29?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD36R was from $114.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore EDC29 $109.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore EDC29 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix LD36R and Nitecore EDC29 use the same battery?
The Fenix LD36R runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Nitecore EDC29 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix LD36R lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Fenix LD36R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price from $114.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Nitecore EDC29: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $109.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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