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Fenix PD35 V2.0 Digital vs Nitecore MT21C

What PD35 V2.0 Digital does better (2) and where MT21C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V2.0 Digital
Fenix · 2018PD35 V2.0 Digital
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $60
4.9Brightness & throw4.2
9.6Battery & charging9.6
8.7Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V2.0 DigitalMT21C
25.4 × 1382325 × 131
PD35 V2.0 DigitalMT21CDifference
Length / height138 mm131 mm+7 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25 mm+0.4 mm
Weight88 g104 g−16 g

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

Why is PD35 V2.0 Digital better than MT21C?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 184 m+36%
  2. Weight88 g vs 104 g+18%

Why is MT21C better than PD35 V2.0 Digital?

  1. Maximum runtime430 h vs 700 h+63%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $607.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m184 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime430 h700 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm131 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth23 mm—
Weight88 g104 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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