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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Imalent DM21C

What PD35 V3.0 does better (1) and where DM21C wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Imalent DM21C
Imalent · 2019DM21C
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $50
5.8Brightness & throw6.2
8.7Battery & charging5.1
8.9Build & durability8.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than DM21C?

  1. Maximum runtime230 h vs 72 h3.2×

Why is DM21C better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,000 lm+18%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 366 m+3%
  3. Weight84 g vs 75 g+12%
  4. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 33,630 cd+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Imalent DM21CImalent DM21C≈ $507.3
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd33,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m366 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime230 h72 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g75 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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