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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore E4K

What PD35 V3.0 does better (1) and where E4K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore E4K
Nitecore · 2021E4K
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw6.8
8.7Battery & charging9.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V3.0E4K
25.4 × 13422.829 × 118
PD35 V3.0E4KDifference
Length / height134 mm118 mm+16 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm29 mm−3.6 mm

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

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than E4K?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 211 m+69%

Why is E4K better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 4,400 lm2.6×
  2. Maximum runtime230 h vs 700 h3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.9
Nitecore E4KNitecore E4K≈ $959.1
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm4,400 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m211 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ACR123A
Maximum runtime230 h700 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm118 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm29 mm
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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