Fenix LD30 RENEGADE vs Nitecore EDC33 size comparison

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The Nitecore EDC33 is 0.8 mm (0.03 in) shorter than the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 3 g heavier (with battery).

Fenix LD30 RENEGADE · 116.4 mmNitecore EDC33 · 115.6 mm

The Nitecore EDC33 is 0.8 mm (0.03 in) shorter than the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 3 g heavier (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix LD30 RENEGADE
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Nitecore EDC33
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Length116.4 mm (4.58 in)115.6 mm (4.55 in)−0.8 mm
Head / width25.4 mm (1.00 in)25.4 mm (1.00 in)same
Body22.2 mm (0.87 in)24 mm (0.94 in)+1.8 mm
Weight118 g with battery121 g with battery+3 g
Battery1865018650 (built-in)
Max output1,800 lm4,000 lm
Throw203 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$79.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$69.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcefenixlighting.com sourced
Listed 25.4 mm wide x 22.2 mm high
charger.nitecore.com sourced
127 g with clip

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LD30 RENEGADE vs EDC33: how they differ

Size and weight

The Nitecore EDC33 is the shorter light: 115.6 mm (4.55 in) against 116.4 mm (4.58 in), a difference of 0.8 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (25.4 vs 25.4 mm). The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE is 3 g lighter (118 g vs 121 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore EDC33 is rated brighter: 4,000 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE, 122% more.

Battery

The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Nitecore EDC33 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (18650). Only the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore EDC33 $69.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC33 cost $10.00 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 LD30 RENEGADE if you want a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Nitecore EDC33 if you want more output (4,000 lm vs 1,800 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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LD30 RENEGADE vs EDC33 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE or the Nitecore EDC33?

The Nitecore EDC33 is the shorter light: 115.6 mm (4.55 in) against 116.4 mm (4.58 in), a difference of 0.8 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (25.4 vs 25.4 mm). The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE is 3 g lighter (118 g vs 121 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE or the Nitecore EDC33?

The Nitecore EDC33 is rated brighter: 4,000 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE, 122% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE or the Nitecore EDC33?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore EDC33 $69.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC33 cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE and Nitecore EDC33 use the same battery?

The Fenix LD30 RENEGADE runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Nitecore EDC33 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (18650). Only the Fenix LD30 RENEGADE lets you swap in a charged spare.

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