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Fenix LD35R vs Fenix PD35R

What LD35R does better (1) and where PD35R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw6.6
8.0Battery & charging6.9
6.5Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD35RPD35R
34 × 136.425.425.4 × 13623.2
LD35RPD35RDifference
Length / height136.4 mm136 mm+0.4 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm25.4 mm+8.6 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm23.2 mm+2.2 mm
Weight185 g140 g+45 g

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

Why is LD35R better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,700 lm+6%

Why is PD35R better than LD35R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 353 m+5%
  2. Weight185 g vs 140 g+32%
  3. Peak beam intensity28,390 cd vs 31,150 cd+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $907.4
Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.7
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd31,150 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m353 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime101.9 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height136.4 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm23.2 mm
Weight185 g140 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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