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Fenix LD20 180 Lumen LED Flashlight

The Fenix LD20 LED flashlight is digitally regulated and digitally controlled. It has two output modes which produce a total of six levels of output. These modes not only allow the user to select the best compromise between brightness and runtime for any given task, but they also help to aid in an emergency. The LD20 does all this and still retains a very compact size and uses a commonly found AA battery. If you're looking for solid reliability, digitally-regulated brightness, and compact size, this Fenix is for you.

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Operational Features and Specifications:

• Two modes of output: general and turbo
• Modes selected by turning the bezel (patented)
• General Mode: 9 lumens (71 hours) -> 50 lumens (13 hours) 105 lumens (5 hours) -> SOS
• Turbo Mode: 205 lumens (2 hours) -> Strobe
• Push-button tail cap switch
• Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle
• Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
• Included accessories: holster, lanyard, body clip, two spare o-rings, and a rubber switch boot

Specifications:

• Cree XP-G LED (R4) with lifespan of 50,000 hours
• Max beam length: 135 meters
• Dimensions: 150 x 21.5 millimeters (Length x Diameter)
• Weight: 60 grams (excluding batteries)
• Power: two 1.5V AA ( Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium ) batteries
• Digitally regulated output - maintains constant brightness
• Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
• Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
• Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• 15-day replacement warranty; 24 month repair warranty; limited lifetime repair warranty subject to a charge for parts

What's in the Box?
Fenix LD20, holster, lanyard, body clip, two spare O-rings, rubber switch boot

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

137 of 138 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fenix LD20 CREE XR-E Flashlight Review, August 2, 2009
By G. Teruya (Honolulu, HI)

I'm an enthusiast about flashlights and coolers. There are several things that I look for when considering a flashlight. 1) Only flashlights that use AA or AAA batteries are considered. Those two batteries are the cheapest and most readily available batteries. Plus, in an emergency, I do not want to be scrambling for different types of batteries (C, D, 9V, CR123, or any other type of specialized battery). 2) The design has to be shock resistant and waterproof. 3) The longest battery life in proportion to the output as I would like an efficient flashlight. The Fenix LD20 meets all of those standards. This is a review of the Fenix LD20 flashlight with a CREE LED and a maximum 180-lumen rating. If you want more details about this light, please read on. If you want the short of it, skip to the conclusion.

Brightness: The low setting of 9 lumens is similar to the Nichia LED flashlights. Plus the battery lasts an exceptional 70 hours at this level. The better Nichia LED lights would last about half that time for the same level of brightness. The medium setting of 47 lumens is about the same brightness as my Luxeon 1-watt flashlight with over double the battery life. The high of 94 lumens is as bright as any flashlight I have seen. The turbo mode with 180 lumens was just amazing. I could shine the flashlight up at the ceiling and it lit the living room like a bright table lamp.

Color of the light: Many LEDs have a cool "bluish" color. Others have a warm "yellowish" color. The Fenix LD20 appears to put out a neutral white color temperature.

Beam: The beam was bright in the middle with a smooth and bright spill beam surrounding the core. This is a characteristic of higher quality flashlights that use textured "orange peel" type of reflectors. What you will notice with lower quality flashlights are dark rings present in the field of light, making the output inconsistent. The LD20 tested had an output that contained no inconsistencies.

Throw: The throw of the light, or how far the light will project is considerable. I often test lights by shining them down my street. The intersection is approximately 100 meters, the trees across the street are about 50 meters, and the neighbor's house is about 20 meters away. When testing the throw, the LD20 was able to reflect street signs at the intersection well, far greater than any of my Nichia, Luxeon, and Incandescent flashlights, and even Xenon flashlights using similar power.

Efficiency: The CREE LED technology appears to be the most efficient lighting. The early Nichia type LEDs had fairly good battery life, but output was limited. The next generation of Luxeon LEDs, were more powerful, but lacked efficiency. CREE LEDs appear to be the most powerful and most efficient light sources in flashlights today. The Fenix LD20 readings had the most efficient battery life to lumen ratios of flashlights using 2-AA batteries. In addition the Fenix LD20 has circuitry that regulates current to the light, so the output remains consistent until the battery is fully drained.

Build: The Fenix LD20 was smallest and lightest of its 2-AA Olight and NiteCore counterparts, which is a plus considering that they all have the industry standard aircraft grade aluminum construction, level III anodized protection, o-rings for waterproofing, and anti-roll features. The LD20 has a user-friendly operating system with a full depression of the rear rubberized-button for on or off and half-depressions changing the output. One thing to note is that there is no beam adjustment, which does not appear to be necessary as the output is bright, smooth, and even.

The only picky thing that someone might complain about is the instability when the flashlight is stood like a candle. This is understandable considering Fenix designed the flashlight to be the size of a thick pen. Bottom line is that the flashlight can stand on its end on a flat surface, but I am more appreciative of its small size and portability.

Conclusion: Overall, the Fenix LD20 is a top quality flashlight with excellent build quality and exceptional light output, with all the features desired and found in the best 2-AA flashlights. I would rate this flashlight a 5.0 out of 5.0. With other makers such as Olight and NiteCore also having similar top quality flashlights, it becomes a matter of personal preference. I now have difficulty appreciating my other flashlights (Energizer, MagLite, Inova, Coast, Princeton Tec, Serengeti, Surefire, etc.) now that I have the Fenix LD20.

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