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Fenix E35R vs Fenix PD25R

What E35R does better (3) and where PD25R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35R
Fenix · 2023E35R
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix PD25R
Fenix · 2022PD25R
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
5.8Brightness & throw4.1
6.8Battery & charging6.7
6.5Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is E35R better than PD25R?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 800 lm3.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m vs 250 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity16,900 cd vs 15,620 cd+8%

Why is PD25R better than E35R?

  1. Weight148 g vs 78 g+90%
  2. Maximum runtime69 h vs 80 h+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35RFenix E35R≈ $807.0
Fenix PD25RFenix PD25R≈ $606.6
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity16,900 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,400K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime69 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height120 mm92 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth24.8 mm—
Weight148 g78 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchDual switches
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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