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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore MH10 V2.0

What PD35 V3.0 does better (2) and where MH10 V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore MH10 V2.0
Nitecore · 2021MH10 V2.0
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $75
6.4Brightness & throw4.9
8.7Battery & charging9.7
9.0Build & durability8.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V3.0MH10 V2.0
25.4 × 13422.825 × 130
PD35 V3.0MH10 V2.0Difference
Length / height134 mm130 mm+4 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25 mm+0.4 mm
Weight84 g75 g+9 g

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

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than MH10 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm+70%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 232 m+54%

Why is MH10 V2.0 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime230 h vs 520 h2.3×
  2. Weight84 g vs 75 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.9
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m232 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime230 h520 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm130 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g75 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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