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Fenix BC26R-D vs Fenix PD35R

What BC26R-D does better (1) and where PD35R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix BC26R-D
Fenix · 2022BC26R-D
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw6.4
5.6Build & durability7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

BC26R-DPD35R
29 × 11325.4 × 13623.2
BC26R-DPD35RDifference
Length / height113 mm136 mm−23 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm25.4 mm+3.6 mm
Weight155 g140 g+15 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BC26R-D better than PD35R?

  1. Battery capacity21,700 mAh vs 3,400 mAh6.4×

Why is PD35R better than BC26R-D?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m vs 353 m2.1×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,700 lm+6%
  3. Weight155 g vs 140 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix BC26R-DFenix BC26R-D≈ $905.4
Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—31,150 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m353 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-40
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity21,700 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height113 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—23.2 mm
Weight155 g140 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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