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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Loop Gear SK05

What PD35 V3.0 does better (0) and where SK05 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw6.5
8.7Battery & charging9.7
8.9Build & durability4.6
7.9Light quality9.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than SK05?

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

Why is SK05 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,850 lm+68%
  2. Maximum runtime230 h vs 480 h2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 380 m+6%
  4. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 36,100 cd+13%
  5. Brightness levels5 vs 7+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime230 h480 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 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 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels57
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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