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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell

What PD35 V3.0 does better (5) and where ML50LX 3-C-Cell wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.9Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Maglite ML50LX 3-C-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML50LX 3-C-Cell
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $70
6.6Brightness & throw5.5
8.7Battery & charging8.3
9.0Build & durability2.7

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than ML50LX 3-C-Cell?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 611 lm2.8×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. Maximum runtime230 h vs 153 h+50%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 339 m+5%
  5. RechargeableYes · ML50LX 3-C-Cell: No

Why is ML50LX 3-C-Cell better than PD35 V3.0?

ML50LX 3-C-Cell has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.9
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm611 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m339 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AC
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime230 h153 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm260 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—
Mode memoryYes—
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