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Fenix LD35R vs Fenix TK17

What LD35R does better (4) and where TK17 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $105
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw6.4
7.9Battery & charging7.1
6.2Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD35RTK17
34 × 136.425.436 × 148.525.4
LD35RTK17Difference
Length / height136.4 mm148.5 mm−12.1 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm36 mm−2 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm=
Weight185 g197 g−12 g

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

Why is LD35R better than TK17?

  1. Maximum runtime101.9 h vs 60 h+70%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 330 m+2%
  3. Weight185 g vs 197 g+6%
  4. Peak beam intensity28,390 cd vs 27,220 cd+4%

Why is TK17 better than LD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 3,600 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $906.7
Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.4
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd27,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m330 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XHP50
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,500K5,700K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime101.9 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136.4 mm148.5 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm36 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm
Weight185 g197 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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