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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Imalent LD70

What PD35 V3.0 does better (4) and where LD70 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $75
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Imalent LD70
Imalent · 2020LD70
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $85
5.8Brightness & throw5.3
8.7Battery & charging3.1
8.9Build & durability6.4

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than LD70?

  1. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 10,350 cd3.1×
  2. Maximum runtime230 h vs 15 h15.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 203 m+76%
  4. Weight84 g vs 87 g+4%

Why is LD70 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 4,000 lm2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Imalent LD70Imalent LD70≈ $855.4
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd10,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m203 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XHP70
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime230 h15 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—1.5 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
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—
Mode memoryYes—
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