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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Imalent DM70

What PD35 V3.0 does better (5) and where DM70 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Imalent DM70
Imalent · 2019DM70
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $100
5.8Brightness & throw6.6
8.7Battery & charging7.2
8.9Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than DM70?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · DM70: No
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 306 m+17%
  3. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 23,500 cd+36%
  4. Maximum runtime230 h vs 210 h+10%
  5. Weight84 g vs 87 g+4%

Why is DM70 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 4,500 lm2.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Imalent DM70Imalent DM70≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm4,500 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd23,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m306 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XHP70
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime230 h210 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
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 memoryYesYes
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