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Fenix PD35 TAC vs Fenix TK25 UV

What PD35 TAC does better (3) and where TK25 UV wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 TAC
Fenix · 2018PD35 TAC
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Fenix TK25 UV
Fenix · 2018TK25 UV
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $90
3.5Brightness & throw4.1
9.4Battery & charging8.8
9.6Build & durability5.5
7.9Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 TACTK25 UV
25.4 × 13740 × 142.6
PD35 TACTK25 UVDifference
Length / height137 mm142.6 mm−5.6 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm40 mm−14.6 mm
Weight88 g156 g−68 g

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

Why is PD35 TAC better than TK25 UV?

  1. Weight88 g vs 156 g+77%
  2. Maximum runtime140 h vs 110 h+27%
  3. Brightness levels5 vs 4+25%

Why is TK25 UV better than PD35 TAC?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 225 m+12%
  2. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 12,660 cd+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 TACFenix PD35 TAC≈ $708.1
Fenix TK25 UVFenix TK25 UV≈ $905.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd12,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m225 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LCree XP-G2
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime140 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height137 mm142.6 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm40 mm
Weight88 g156 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels54
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
UV light—Yes
Colours—Black
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