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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore MH11

What PD35 V3.0 does better (3) and where MH11 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore MH11
Nitecore · 2021MH11
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $50
5.8Brightness & throw3.4
8.7Battery & charging8.8
8.9Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than MH11?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 189 m+89%
  2. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 8,930 cd3.6×
  3. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm+70%

Why is MH11 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime230 h vs 250 h+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Nitecore MH11Nitecore MH11≈ $505.8
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd8,930 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m189 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 h250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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