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Fenix E30R vs Fenix PD35 V2.0 Digital

What E30R does better (2) and where PD35 V2.0 Digital wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E30R
Fenix · 2019E30R
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix PD35 V2.0 Digital
Fenix · 2018PD35 V2.0 Digital
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw4.2
5.4Battery & charging9.7
9.7Build & durability8.8
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E30RPD35 V2.0 Digital
25.4 × 9921.525.4 × 13823
E30RPD35 V2.0 DigitalDifference
Length / height99 mm138 mm−39 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25.4 mm=
Body diameter / depth21.5 mm23 mm−1.5 mm
Weight51 g88 g−37 g

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

Why is E30R better than PD35 V2.0 Digital?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,000 lm+60%
  2. Weight51 g vs 88 g+73%

Why is PD35 V2.0 Digital better than E30R?

  1. Maximum runtime70.5 h vs 430 h6.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m vs 250 m+23%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,300 cd vs 15,620 cd+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E30RFenix E30R≈ $808.1
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,300 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)203 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XP-L HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime70.5 h430 h
RechargeableYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height99 mm138 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth21.5 mm23 mm
Weight51 g88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchSide switchDual switches
StrobeYesYes
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