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Fenix PD35 TAC vs Fenix PD35 V3.0

What PD35 TAC does better (0) and where PD35 V3.0 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 TAC
Fenix · 2018PD35 TAC
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
3.5Brightness & throw5.8
9.4Battery & charging8.7
9.6Build & durability8.9
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 TACPD35 V3.0
25.4 × 13725.4 × 13422.8
PD35 TACPD35 V3.0Difference
Length / height137 mm134 mm+3 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25.4 mm=
Weight88 g84 g+4 g

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

Why is PD35 TAC better than PD35 V3.0?

PD35 TAC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than PD35 TAC?

  1. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 31,860 cd3.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 357 m+78%
  3. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+70%
  4. Maximum runtime140 h vs 230 h+64%
  5. Weight88 g vs 84 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 TACFenix PD35 TAC≈ $708.1
Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd31,860 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m357 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LLuminus SFT-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime140 h230 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height137 mm134 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—22.8 mm
Weight88 g84 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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