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Fenix E30R vs Fenix PD35 TAC

What E30R does better (3) and where PD35 TAC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E30R
Fenix · 2019E30R
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix PD35 TAC
Fenix · 2018PD35 TAC
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $70
4.2Brightness & throw3.5
5.4Battery & charging9.4
9.7Build & durability9.6
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E30RPD35 TAC
25.4 × 9921.525.4 × 137
E30RPD35 TACDifference
Length / height99 mm137 mm−38 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25.4 mm=
Weight51 g88 g−37 g

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

Why is E30R better than PD35 TAC?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,000 lm+60%
  2. Weight51 g vs 88 g+73%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 10,000 cd+3%

Why is PD35 TAC better than E30R?

  1. Maximum runtime70.5 h vs 140 h+99%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E30RFenix E30R≈ $808.1
Fenix PD35 TACFenix PD35 TAC≈ $708.1
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XP-L
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime70.5 h140 h
RechargeableYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height99 mm137 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth21.5 mm—
Weight51 g88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYesYes
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