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Fenix E35R vs Fenix PD35R

What E35R does better (1) and where PD35R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E35R
Fenix · 2023E35R
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw5.8
6.8Battery & charging7.9
6.5Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E35RPD35R
26.5 × 12024.825.4 × 13623.2
E35RPD35RDifference
Length / height120 mm136 mm−16 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25.4 mm+1.1 mm
Body diameter / depth24.8 mm23.2 mm+1.6 mm
Weight148 g140 g+8 g

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

Why is E35R better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 1,700 lm+82%

Why is PD35R better than E35R?

  1. Peak beam intensity16,900 cd vs 31,150 cd+84%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m vs 353 m+36%
  3. Maximum runtime69 h vs 100 h+45%
  4. Weight148 g vs 140 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E35RFenix E35R≈ $807.0
Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.5
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity16,900 cd31,150 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)260 m353 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,400K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime69 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height120 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth24.8 mm23.2 mm
Weight148 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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