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Fenix LD15R vs Fenix PD35 V2.0

What LD15R does better (1) and where PD35 V2.0 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD15R
Fenix · 2018LD15R
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Fenix PD35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018PD35 V2.0
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
2.5Brightness & throw4.2
8.8Battery & charging9.7
9.5Build & durability8.8
3.5Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD15RPD35 V2.0
19 × 7025.4 × 13823
LD15RPD35 V2.0Difference
Length / height70 mm138 mm−68 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm25.4 mm−6.4 mm
Weight40 g88 g−48 g

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

Why is LD15R better than PD35 V2.0?

  1. Weight40 g vs 88 g2.2×

Why is PD35 V2.0 better than LD15R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 250 m2.9×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
  3. Peak beam intensity1,810 cd vs 15,620 cd8.6×
  4. Maximum runtime110 h vs 430 h3.9×
  5. Brightness levels4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD15RFenix LD15R≈ $455.9
Fenix PD35 V2.0Fenix PD35 V2.0≈ $708.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3Cree XP-L HI
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime110 h430 h
RechargeableYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height70 mm138 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—23 mm
Weight40 g88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels45
Switch—Dual switches
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
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