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Fenix E35 V3.0 vs Fenix PD35 TAC

What E35 V3.0 does better (4) and where PD35 TAC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35 V3.0
Fenix · 2020E35 V3.0
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix PD35 TAC
Fenix · 2018PD35 TAC
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $70
5.3Brightness & throw3.5
5.7Battery & charging9.4
9.6Build & durability9.6
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is E35 V3.0 better than PD35 TAC?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,000 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 200 m+20%
  3. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 10,000 cd+44%
  4. Weight67 g vs 88 g+31%

Why is PD35 TAC better than E35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 140 h2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35 V3.0Fenix E35 V3.0≈ $758.6
Fenix PD35 TACFenix PD35 TAC≈ $708.1
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XP-L
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime50 h140 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Size & weight
Length / height118 mm137 mm
Head diameter / width—25.4 mm
Weight67 g88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYesYes
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