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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix PD35R

What LD30R does better (2) and where PD35R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $90
4.8Brightness & throw5.8
9.4Battery & charging7.9
7.0Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD30RPD35R
26.5 × 129.722.625.4 × 13623.2
LD30RPD35RDifference
Length / height129.7 mm136 mm−6.3 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25.4 mm+1.1 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm23.2 mm−0.6 mm
Weight132 g140 g−8 g

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

Why is LD30R better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum runtime750 h vs 100 h7.5×
  2. Weight132 g vs 140 g+6%

Why is PD35R better than LD30R?

  1. Peak beam intensity16,510 cd vs 31,150 cd+89%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 353 m+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.5
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd31,150 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m353 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime750 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm23.2 mm
Weight132 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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