Fenix/Right-Angle

Fenix LD15R

Name: Fenix LD15R
Brand: Fenix
Price: 47 USD
Availability: Discontinued

DiscontinuedFenix no longer makes this light; what dealers have left is the last of it. See Fenix’s current lights.

Fenix made the LD15R as a small right-angle light with a flip-out diffuser. With the diffuser up it threw a focused beam, and with it down it gave even flood.

Beam profile

Flood, about 34° wide. Wide and even — light where you are, not where you're pointing.

Estimated from 500 lm ÷ 1,800 cd — how this works

$47

Specifications

Output: 500lm
Peak intensity: 1800cd
Beam distance: 85m
Emitter: CREE XP-G3
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Balanced
Cell: CR123A
Runtime: 2 hrs (high)
Modes: 4 Stepped
Interface: Simple
Water/dust: IP68
Dimensions: 3.1 x 0.8 in
Weight: 1.5 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

USB-C Charging Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Fenix LD15R/5 sources reviewed

A right-angle EDC light designed for working in awkward spaces, and reviewers rate it highly for exactly that: a 4500K tint with a wide soft beam that suits close work, plus a magnetic tailcap and a two-way clip that between them let you put the light almost anywhere hands-free. Crawl spaces and under-dash work are where owners say it earns its keep.

The complaints are detail-level. The battery indicator is dim and confusing — it's hard to remember whether steady or flashing is the better state. Switching to red gives a flash of white light first, which defeats the purpose if you're protecting night vision. Turbo pushes the surface past 100°F within five minutes and steps down quickly. The clip isn't removable, and there's no strobe or SOS.

Consistently praised

Right-angle body ideal for crawl spaces and working in awkward places
4500K tint with a wide, soft beam that suits close work
Magnetic tailcap plus a two-way clip for hands-free positioning
Genuinely small for an EDC light with onboard charging
Red mode available for preserving night vision

Common complaints

You get a flash of white light before the red mode engages
The battery indicator is dim and its states are hard to remember
Turbo passes 100°F within five minutes and steps down quickly
The pocket clip isn't removable
No strobe or SOS mode

Questions people ask

Why does the red mode flash white first?: It's a sequencing quirk in the interface. If you're using red specifically to protect dark adaptation, that flash undoes it — the most substantive complaint about the light.
Is the magnet useful?: It's one of the main reasons to buy it. Combined with the right-angle head and the two-way clip, you can stick the light to a car body, a shelf edge or a pipe and work with both hands.
How hot does turbo get?: Over 100°F at the surface within five minutes, then it steps down. For a light this small that's expected; use the lower modes for anything sustained.
Can the clip be removed?: No. If you dislike a fixed clip on a pocket light, that's worth knowing before buying.

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