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Fenix PD35 TAC vs Fenix PD35 V2.0

What PD35 TAC does better (0) and where PD35 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 TAC
Fenix · 2018PD35 TAC
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Fenix PD35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018PD35 V2.0
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
3.5Brightness & throw4.2
9.4Battery & charging9.7
9.6Build & durability8.8
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 TACPD35 V2.0
25.4 × 13725.4 × 13823
PD35 TACPD35 V2.0Difference
Length / height137 mm138 mm−1 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25.4 mm=
Weight88 g88 g=

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

Why is PD35 TAC better than PD35 V2.0?

PD35 TAC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD35 V2.0 better than PD35 TAC?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 430 h3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 250 m+25%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 15,620 cd+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 TACFenix PD35 TAC≈ $708.1
Fenix PD35 V2.0Fenix PD35 V2.0≈ $708.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m250 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LCree XP-L HI
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime140 h430 h
RechargeableYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height137 mm138 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—23 mm
Weight88 g88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
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