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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Fenix WT25R

What PD35 V3.0 does better (5) and where WT25R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix WT25R
Fenix · 2021WT25R
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $75
5.8Brightness & throw4.0
8.7Battery & charging3.1
8.9Build & durability3.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V3.0WT25R
25.4 × 13422.829 × 135.3
PD35 V3.0WT25RDifference
Length / height134 mm135.3 mm−1.3 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm29 mm−3.6 mm
Weight84 g137 g−53 g

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

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than WT25R?

  1. Maximum runtime230 h vs 29 h7.9×
  2. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm+70%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 220 m+62%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  5. Weight84 g vs 137 g+63%

Why is WT25R better than PD35 V3.0?

WT25R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Fenix WT25RFenix WT25R≈ $754.2
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime230 h29 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm135.3 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm29 mm
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g137 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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