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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Ledlenser P6R Core QC

What PD35 V3.0 does better (4) and where P6R Core QC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $75
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Ledlenser P6R Core QC
Ledlenser · 2020P6R Core QC
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $80
6.6Brightness & throw5.5
8.7Battery & charging5.1
9.0Build & durability2.7
8.1Light quality2.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V3.0P6R Core QC
25.4 × 13422.842 × 163
PD35 V3.0P6R Core QCDifference
Length / height134 mm163 mm−29 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm42 mm−16.6 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than P6R Core QC?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 270 lm6.3×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · P6R Core QC: No
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Maximum runtime230 h vs 120 h+92%

Why is P6R Core QC better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 399 m+12%
  2. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 39,800 cd+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.9
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm270 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd39,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m399 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs11
Colour rendering (CRI)—80
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime230 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm163 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm42 mm
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switchesRotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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