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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Maglite ML300XL

What PD35 V3.0 does better (5) and where ML300XL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Maglite ML300XL
Maglite · 2021ML300XL
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $75
5.8Brightness & throw5.0
8.7Battery & charging7.0
8.9Build & durability2.3

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than ML300XL?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 625 lm2.7×
  2. Weight84 g vs 748 g8.9×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Maximum runtime230 h vs 117 h+97%
  5. RechargeableYes · ML300XL: No

Why is ML300XL better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 406 m+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Maglite ML300XLMaglite ML300XL≈ $754.3
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m406 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AD
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime230 h117 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm298 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g748 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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