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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Imalent DM35

What PD35 V3.0 does better (3) and where DM35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Imalent DM35
Imalent · 2019DM35
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $95
5.8Brightness & throw6.9
8.7Battery & charging6.9
8.9Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than DM35?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · DM35: No
  2. Maximum runtime230 h vs 192 h+20%
  3. Weight84 g vs 87 g+4%

Why is DM35 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 450 m+26%
  2. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 50,960 cd+60%
  3. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,000 lm+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Imalent DM35Imalent DM35≈ $958.6
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd50,960 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m450 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XHP
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime230 h192 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g87 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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