Fenix PD35 V2.0 Digital vs Fenix PD35 V3.0

What PD35 V2.0 Digital does better (1) and where PD35 V3.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

8.7Score

1 advantage≈ $75

Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0

8.8Score

4 advantages≈ $75

Higher score

4.2Brightness & throw5.8

9.7Battery & charging8.7

8.8Build & durability8.9

7.9Light quality7.9

5.9Features5.9

Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V2.0 DigitalPD35 V3.0

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

Specifications

Only differences	Fenix PD35 V2.0 Digital≈ $758.7	Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Light output
Maximum output	1,000 lm	1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity	15,620 cd	31,860 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)	250 m	357 m
Light source	LED	LED
LED & beam
LED emitter	Cree XP-L HI	Luminus SFT-40
LED maker	Cree	Luminus
Number of LEDs	—	1
Colour temperature	—	6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery	—	18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime	430 h	230 h
Rechargeable	—	Yes
USB-C charging	—	Yes
Battery level indicator	Yes	Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating	IP68	IP68
Water protection (IPx)	IPx8	IPx8
Body material	—	Aluminium
Pocket clip	—	Yes
Size & weight
Length / height	138 mm	134 mm
Head diameter / width	25.4 mm	25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth	23 mm	22.8 mm
Weight	88 g	84 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels	5	5
Switch	Dual switches	Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)	—	Yes
Strobe	Yes	Yes
Mode memory	—	Yes