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Fenix LD42 vs Fenix PD35 TAC
What LD42 does better (2) and where PD35 TAC wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
LD42PD35 TAC
| LD42 | PD35 TAC | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 159.5 mm | 137 mm | +22.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 25.4 mm | +8.6 mm |
| Weight | 99 g | 88 g | +11 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is LD42 better than PD35 TAC?
- Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 10,000 cd3.1×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 200 m+75%
Why is PD35 TAC better than LD42?
- Maximum output350 lm vs 1,000 lm2.9×
- Weight99 g vs 88 g+12%
- Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 140 h+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 350 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 30,620 cd | 10,000 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 350 m | 200 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | Cree XP-L |
| LED maker | — | Cree |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AA | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Maximum runtime | 130.3 h | 140 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 159.5 mm | 137 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 25.4 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 99 g | 88 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | 5 |
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | — |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
