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Fenix PD32R vs Fenix PD35R

What PD32R does better (1) and where PD35R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw5.8
6.2Battery & charging7.9
7.0Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD32RPD35R
26.5 × 13523.625.4 × 13623.2
PD32RPD35RDifference
Length / height135 mm136 mm−1 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25.4 mm+1.1 mm
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm23.2 mm+0.4 mm
Weight136 g140 g−4 g

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

Why is PD32R better than PD35R?

  1. Weight136 g vs 140 g+3%

Why is PD35R better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,700 lm+21%
  2. Maximum runtime70 h vs 100 h+43%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 353 m+3%
  4. Peak beam intensity29,580 cd vs 31,150 cd+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.5
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd31,150 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m353 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Luminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime70 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm136 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm23.2 mm
Weight136 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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