- It is 6-inches in length and weighs 3-ounces
- Will reach over 140-meters using just two 1.5-volt AA batteries
- Body design is made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
Product Description
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. • Cree Premium (Q5) 7090 XR-E LED with lifespan of 50,000 hours • 2 modes (6 types) of output • General Mode: 9 lumens (71hrs) -> 47 lumens (13hrs) -> 94 lumens (5hrs) ->SOS • Turbo Mode: 180 lumens (2hrs) -> Strobe • Digitally regulated output-maintains constant brightness • Uses two 1.5V AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium ) batteries, inexpensive and widely available • 150mm (Length) x 21.5mm (Diameter) • Made of T6 aircraft-grade aluminum • Durable Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish • 56-gram weight (excluding batteries) • Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard • Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating • Push-button tail cap switch • Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle • Included accessories: holster, lanyard, two spare o-rings, and a rubber switch boot Dimension: 6.26 in(L) x 0.827 in(D) or 159 mm(L) x 21 mm(D) Weight: 1.958 oz or 55.5 g
Fenix LD 20 6 Level High Performance Cree LED Flashlight, Black, 6- Inch, Maximum 180 Lumens
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Why?
He is obviously a Surefire homer or something of that nature, anybody who knows about lights know that the cost of this light is very reasonably price as compared to SF lights.
For a SF light that only puts out 60lumens you will pay either the same or more. Some surefire lights cost over $100 and then some and still don’t have the output of the LD20 and they usually all take 123 batteries.
This light is worth every penny, it is well built, can take abuse and still light up.
It has 2 modes with 6 types of output.
Lower mode: 9 lumens, 47 lumens, 94 lumens, then goes to S.O.S mode which can be used to save your life.
The 9 lumen level is ideal for looking around in your closet, behind a desk, reading a book if you don’t need that much light, looking in a glove department, etc.
47 lumens provides more light and is perfect for under the hood of a car, an attic for close up work, looking for things outside like a toy or whatever, etc.
94 lumens is plenty bright for many uses you can light up a room with this mode and wow people. At this level you can temporarily blind a person or even clear a house. Under this mode you can really work on a car or look outsidse in the darkness.
S.O.S- Needs no explanation it can very well save your life or flag down a airplane, helicopter, or far off motorist.
The high setting
180lumens- Under this setting you’re more than lighting a room, blinding a person, locating things etc. The spill is great and you can really see what you need to see. Make use of the modes how you see fit.
Strobe- Depends on what you need to use it for, Me personally im using it to clear a house or disorient a assailant or inmate. It can also be used to signal for help.
The runtimes are great and this light is tough and can be used if need be as an impact weapon.
It uses AA batteries which are common so you’ll be fine in a disaster, etc. Use rechargeable batteries which are best but like I said in a disaster situation it can and will operate on regular AA batteries.
GREAT LIGHT WELL WORTH EVER PENNY!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is an improved model of the L2D and is an outstanding light. I see three improvements and there may be more. First the L2D had a 10 minute run time limit in the turbo mode this new model has no running limit. Then the lanyard connects to the end cap in an improved manor then it has a hex head which keeps it from rolling. I’m a flashlight nut so I have many, the best so far was the Streamlight 4AA which has a longer run time and a very nice spot. The LD20 is a bit brighter and a flood rather than a spot. So at the target the light level with the LD20 is brighter and much wider without a loss of light. I walk two miles in the woods every morning and in the dark, in one area there is a large field and the LD20 is amazing the way it floods the field. I use it in the turbo mode and clicking on the end switch works well, no problem having it slipping into the strobe mode. The regular mode would be useful in an extended power loss because it can be run at a lower brightness and run for hours longer. For the regular mode you twist the head and then click the base switch on. It cycles thru different lighting levels if you just lightly press the base switch. Overall it is very small and fits nicely in ones hand. The only change I would make would be to put the on-off switch on the barrel just under ones thumb.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you think China isn’t the place where quality flashlights are made, you’re just looking at the wrong brands. Check out other Fenix flashlights such as the LD01 and L1T. People who know flashlights also know the names Nitecore, Dereelight, Rapidfire (Edgetack), and Liteflux. I didn’t get into flashlights myself until I bought a Husky for twenty-five dollars at Home Depot. It’s throw put my 3D Maglight to shame and it uses one less cell! Guess where Husky (a Home Depot brand) makes their lights? China. Task Force (a Lowes brand) makes their flashlights in China too and their 2C Cree light is small, comes with lanyard and a sturdy holster, and outdoes my 3D Mag in the same way! These two lights are just my Brick and Mortar examples. I won’t even get into comparing my DBS, CL1H, and LD20 to my Mag . . . well, maybe I should since this IS a review for the LD20. The LD20 also comes with lanyard ad holster (you can’t use them at the same time, though) and like only one of my other lights, can tail stand. This is especially useful if you need to work on something and need both hands. Mag lights (D) can’t tail stand. Also, the LD20 has four different power levels, which is useful if battery power starts to wain. Also, since it’s regulated, the brightness (in any mode) stays constant. Most flashlights (yes, Mags too) are direct-drive, which means as soon as your batteries decrease in voltage (right away), the brightness starts to fade. Most high quality flashlights are regulated. For the money, the LD20 is quite the bang for the buck, especially if you consider that you have four lower modes (loosened bezel give you low, medium, high, and SOS, in that order) and a tightened bezel gives you two modes (Turbo and Strobe, GREAT for disorienting people!). Six different ways to use this light. And the reverse clicky (that means something if you’re a flashlight buff) is so soft yet tactile, it’s a dream to change between modes. As far as the knurling, it’s not very aggressive yet feels very sufficient, not to mention that you can hold the entire light as easily as you hold a pencil! The beam profile is silky smooth and even, the dreaded Cree rings seem non existent because of the fenix OP (orange peel) reflector. At night, this 180 lumen wonder has an easily visible beam. That’s quite a feeling to have such power in such a small package.
If you google fenix flashlights, you will find a US based company that absolutely guarantees fenix flashlights for LIFE. Buy from them and you won’t even have to think twice about the purchase, much less that the light was manufactured in China (as some ignorant fellow stated earlier). Good luck out there, I know when I got my first LED flashlight, I couldn’t just stop there. Now my DBS leaves my house with me every day. I love tagging tree lines on the other side of a 3 lane, LIT, highway.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
I recently purchased the Fenix LD20 directly from amazon.com and I am extremely satisfied with it. First I’d like to mention that amazon did deliver the newest version of the LD20 complete with pocket clip. I was concerned about this after seeing a slightly older review in which someone stated that they did not receive the newest version even though the newest version was pictured. It appears that amazon is now stocking the new ones though, so that’s great!
Anyway, the light itself is absolutely excellent. It’s about as large as I’d suggest going for an EDC (Everyday Carry) light, but the increase in size and weight compared to something like a Streamlight Stylus Pro is not without purpose. Note that I highly recommend the Streamlight Stylus Pro as an EDC light for users who do not wish to have a multi-setting light, those who really need the smallest and lightest possible light and those who need a light at a more reasonable price that is still well made, quite water resistant and still capable of putting out a reasonably powerful beam (24 Lumens). However, if you want more capabilities than the Stylus Pro, can accept a slight increase in size and weight and do not wish to depart from commonly available batteries then I highly suggest taking a close look at the Fenix LD20.
In return for a larger, heavier light (When compared with the Stylus Pro) we get two different modes with a total of 6 different settings to suit various needs. We get very impressive run times in all settings, particularly the low setting, which is extremely useful. I find that the low setting is perfect for close up work, especially once your eyes have adjusted to the dark, while the higher settings give exceptionally long throw for identifying objects at longer distances. For a light of this size running on two AA batteries, the output and burn time are simply incredible. I find the user interface to be very good and easy to work with. The most commonly used settings for me are the low setting and the turbo setting, so it’s nice that these can be pre-selected when the light is off simply by turning the bezel to the desired mode. If the bezel is fully tightened then the light is in Turbo Mode and it will default to the turbo setting (180 Lumens, constant on) when clicked on. From there a half press will take you to the strobe setting (180 Lumens, strobe). If the bezel is loosened slightly, the light is in general mode and will default to the low setting (9 lumens, constant on) when clicked on. From there, half presses will take you to the medium, high and then SOS settings. The medium, high, SOS and strobe settings will most likely be used less often than the low and turbo settings. These are still extremely useful though, particularly when hiking or in survival situations where maximizing your run-time is critical. The settings allow you to obtain exactly the right amount of light for your situation. The strobe setting is extremely intense and blinding, it can be seen from incredible distances and is VERY noticeable. The SOS setting is useful for signaling others in an emergency.
When equipped with high quality disposable Energizer lithium batteries this light should function in essentially any environment you could encounter in the continental United States. The LD20 is very water resistant and if you drop it in a puddle there should be no problems due to the o-ring construction. For any doubters, see the youtube video on this light by nutnfancy for a demonstration of just how water resistant it is.
This light is truly an everything light, it can always be with you and is capable of doing essentially any task you could demand of a flashlight. Because Fenix uses a lightly textured reflector, the beam is neither overly tight nor overly diffused. This reflector combined with the excellent Cree Q5 LED makes it great at both close range and longer ranges, illuminating objects at well over 100ft depending upon the setting used. It functions wonderfully as an EDC light and an around the house light, it would also function very well in an emergency tactical role. It can help you find something you dropped outside, it can be used with a handgun using the “cigar hold” to help clear a house/building/dark area, it can function very well as a camping/hiking light, it will function very well as a bicycle light for mountain biking or road biking, it can perform emergency signaling, etc. The accessories Fenix offers, which include a headband for hands free use, a bicycle mount, a diffuser tip (Makes it a lamp basically) and a traffic signaling wand make the light even more versatile. When we also consider the fact that, unlike the more powerful and smaller PD series, the LD20 uses readily available AA batteries it truly becomes the everything light I believe it to be. This is a light you will be more likely to be able to use in emergencies. In a Katrina-type situation you can expect to have difficulty finding less readily available objects like CR123 batteries (And things like unusual ammunition calibers), but AA batteries can be found in many electronic devices and are literally everywhere. Slightly longer burn time and AA batteries are the main reasons I chose the LD20 over the PD30 (Which puts out 230 Lumens with the new Cree R2 LED, which is 50 Lumens more than the LD20).
Whether it’s for everyday tasks or an all out emergency I want a Fenix LD20 by my side and if I could only own one flashlight, this would be it.
Rating: 5 / 5