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Acebeam L17 vs Fenix PD35 V3.0

What L17 does better (0) and where PD35 V3.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
0 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $75
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw5.8

Why is L17 better than PD35 V3.0?

L17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than L17?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,700 lm+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—31,860 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—357 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-40
LED makerOsramLuminus
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime—230 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm134 mm
Head diameter / width—25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—22.8 mm
Weight—84 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchTail switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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