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Fenix PD25R vs Fenix PD35R

What PD25R does better (1) and where PD35R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD25R
Fenix · 2022PD25R
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw5.8
6.7Battery & charging7.9
9.0Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD25R better than PD35R?

  1. Weight78 g vs 140 g+79%

Why is PD35R better than PD25R?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,700 lm2.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity15,620 cd vs 31,150 cd+99%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 353 m+41%
  4. Maximum runtime80 h vs 100 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD25RFenix PD25R≈ $606.6
Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.5
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd31,150 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m353 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Luminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime80 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height92 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width—25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—23.2 mm
Weight78 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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