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Fenix E35 V3.0 vs Fenix PD35 V3.0

What E35 V3.0 does better (2) and where PD35 V3.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35 V3.0
Fenix · 2020E35 V3.0
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
5.3Brightness & throw5.8
5.7Battery & charging8.7
9.6Build & durability8.9
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is E35 V3.0 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+76%
  2. Weight67 g vs 84 g+25%

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than E35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 230 h4.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 31,860 cd2.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 357 m+49%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35 V3.0Fenix E35 V3.0≈ $758.6
Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd31,860 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m357 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime50 h230 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height118 mm134 mm
Head diameter / width—25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—22.8 mm
Weight67 g84 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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