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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Ledlenser P21R

What PD35 V3.0 does better (0) and where P21R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Ledlenser P21R
Ledlenser · 2025P21R
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $250
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw9.4
8.9Build & durability7.8
7.9Light quality5.5

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than P21R?

PD35 V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P21R better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 12,000 lm7.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Ledlenser P21RLedlenser P21R≈ $2509.5
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime230 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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