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Fenix E35 V3.0 vs Fenix LD42

What E35 V3.0 does better (2) and where LD42 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35 V3.0
Fenix · 2020E35 V3.0
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $65
5.3Brightness & throw4.5
9.6Build & durability9.2
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is E35 V3.0 better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 350 lm8.6×
  2. Weight67 g vs 99 g+48%

Why is LD42 better than E35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 130.3 h2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 30,620 cd2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 350 m+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35 V3.0Fenix E35 V3.0≈ $758.6
Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd30,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionAA
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime50 h130.3 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height118 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width—34 mm
Body diameter / depth—32.5 mm
Weight67 g99 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchSide switchRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYes—
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