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Fenix PD35 TAC vs Imalent DM35

What PD35 TAC does better (0) and where DM35 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 TAC
Fenix · 2018PD35 TAC
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Imalent DM35
Imalent · 2019DM35
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
3.5Brightness & throw6.9
9.4Battery & charging6.9
9.6Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 TAC better than DM35?

PD35 TAC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is DM35 better than PD35 TAC?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 450 m2.2×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2×
  3. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 50,960 cd5.1×
  4. Maximum runtime140 h vs 192 h+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 TACFenix PD35 TAC≈ $708.1
Imalent DM35Imalent DM35≈ $958.6
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd50,960 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m450 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LCree XHP
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime140 h192 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height137 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Weight88 g87 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
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