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Fenix PD35 V2.0 vs Ledlenser i9 CRI

What PD35 V2.0 does better (5) and where i9 CRI wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018PD35 V2.0
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $70
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Ledlenser i9 CRI
Ledlenser · 2018i9 CRI
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ $60
4.2Brightness & throw3.3
9.7Battery & charging2.2
8.8Build & durability2.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V2.0i9 CRI
25.4 × 1382339 × 187
PD35 V2.0i9 CRIDifference
Length / height138 mm187 mm−49 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm39 mm−13.6 mm
Weight88 g312 g−224 g

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

Why is PD35 V2.0 better than i9 CRI?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 300 lm3.3×
  2. Maximum runtime430 h vs 25 h17.2×
  3. Weight88 g vs 312 g3.5×
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  5. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 240 m+4%

Why is i9 CRI better than PD35 V2.0?

i9 CRI has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V2.0Fenix PD35 V2.0≈ $708.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m240 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—4,000K
Battery & charging
Battery—C
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime430 h25 h
Rechargeable—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm187 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm39 mm
Body diameter / depth23 mm—
Weight88 g312 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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