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Fenix C7 vs Fenix PD35 V3.0
What C7 does better (3) and where PD35 V3.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
C7PD35 V3.0
| C7 | PD35 V3.0 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 149 mm | 134 mm | +15 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 40 mm | 25.4 mm | +14.6 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 27 mm | 22.8 mm | +4.2 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 84 g | +88 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is C7 better than PD35 V3.0?
- Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+76%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m vs 357 m+32%
- Peak beam intensity55,220 cd vs 31,860 cd+73%
Why is PD35 V3.0 better than C7?
- Maximum runtime68 h vs 230 h3.4×
- Weight172 g vs 84 g2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,000 lm | 1,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 55,220 cd | 31,860 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 470 m | 357 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-70 | Luminus SFT-40 |
| LED maker | Luminus | Luminus |
| Number of LEDs | — | 1 |
| Colour temperature | — | 6,000K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 68 h | 230 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 149 mm | 134 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 40 mm | 25.4 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 27 mm | 22.8 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 84 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | 5 |
| Switch | Tail switch | Dual switches |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |
