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Fenix PD35 V2.0 vs Nitecore MT21C

What PD35 V2.0 does better (3) and where MT21C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018PD35 V2.0
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore MT21C
Nitecore · 2018MT21C
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $55
5.1Brightness & throw4.1
9.6Battery & charging9.4
8.8Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V2.0MT21C
25.4 × 1382325 × 131
PD35 V2.0MT21CDifference
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 better than MT21C?

  1. Peak beam intensity15,620 cd vs 8,460 cd+85%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 184 m+36%
  3. Weight88 g vs 104 g+18%

Why is MT21C better than PD35 V2.0?

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

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V2.0Fenix PD35 V2.0≈ $708.7
Nitecore MT21CNitecore MT21C≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd8,460 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m184 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HICree XP-L
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime430 h700 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
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 switchesSide switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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