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Fenix PD35 TAC vs Fenix UC35 V2.0

What PD35 TAC does better (0) and where UC35 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 TAC
Fenix · 2018PD35 TAC
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $70
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Fenix UC35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018UC35 V2.0
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $90
3.5Brightness & throw4.5
9.4Battery & charging6.3
9.6Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 TACUC35 V2.0
25.4 × 13725.4 × 14023.5
PD35 TACUC35 V2.0Difference
Length / height137 mm140 mm−3 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 UC35 V2.0?

PD35 TAC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UC35 V2.0 better than PD35 TAC?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 750 h5.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 266 m+33%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 17,690 cd+77%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 TACFenix PD35 TAC≈ $708.1
Fenix UC35 V2.0Fenix UC35 V2.0≈ $906.5
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd17,690 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m266 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LCree XP-L HI
LED makerCreeCree
Colour temperature—5,700K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAA
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime140 h750 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height137 mm140 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—23.5 mm
Weight88 g88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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