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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Fenix WT25R Adjustable Head

What PD35 V3.0 does better (6) and where WT25R Adjustable Head wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix WT25R Adjustable Head
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $80
5.8Brightness & throw4.0
8.7Battery & charging3.8
8.9Build & durability7.0
7.9Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V3.0WT25R Adjustable Head
25.4 × 13422.824.1 × 135.329.4
PD35 V3.0WT25R Adjustable HeadDifference
Length / height134 mm135.3 mm−1.3 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm24.1 mm+1.3 mm
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm29.4 mm−6.6 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 Adjustable Head?

  1. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 12,100 cd2.6×
  2. Maximum runtime230 h vs 29 h7.9×
  3. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm+70%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 220 m+62%
  5. Weight84 g vs 137 g+63%
  6. Brightness levels5 vs 4+25%

Why is WT25R Adjustable Head better than PD35 V3.0?

WT25R Adjustable Head has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XP-L HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K5,550K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime230 h29 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm135.3 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm24.1 mm
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm29.4 mm
Weight84 g137 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels54
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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