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Fenix C7 vs Fenix PD35 V3.0

What C7 does better (2) and where PD35 V3.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix C7
Fenix · 2021C7
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
7.5Brightness & throw5.8
5.2Battery & charging8.7
4.9Build & durability8.9

Why is C7 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+76%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m vs 357 m+32%

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than C7?

  1. Maximum runtime68 h vs 230 h3.4×
  2. Weight172 g vs 84 g2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix C7Fenix C7≈ $756.9
Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—31,860 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m357 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime68 h230 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time3 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—134 mm
Head diameter / width—25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—22.8 mm
Weight172 g84 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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