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Fenix LD42 vs Fenix PD35 V3.0
What LD42 does better (0) and where PD35 V3.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
LD42PD35 V3.0
| LD42 | PD35 V3.0 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 159.5 mm | 134 mm | +25.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 25.4 mm | +8.6 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32.5 mm | 22.8 mm | +9.7 mm |
| Weight | 99 g | 84 g | +15 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is LD42 better than PD35 V3.0?
LD42 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is PD35 V3.0 better than LD42?
- Maximum output350 lm vs 1,700 lm4.9×
- Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 230 h+77%
- Weight99 g vs 84 g+18%
- Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 31,860 cd+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 350 lm | 1,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 30,620 cd | 31,860 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 350 m | 357 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | — | Luminus SFT-40 |
| LED maker | — | Luminus |
| Number of LEDs | — | 1 |
| Colour temperature | — | 6,000K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AA | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Maximum runtime | 130.3 h | 230 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Pocket clip | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 159.5 mm | 134 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 25.4 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 32.5 mm | 22.8 mm |
| Weight | 99 g | 84 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | 5 |
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | Dual switches |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| Mode memory | — | Yes |
