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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore MH25 V2

What PD35 V3.0 does better (1) and where MH25 V2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
5.8Brightness & throw6.4
8.7Battery & charging9.3
8.9Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than MH25 V2?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,300 lm+31%

Why is MH25 V2 better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum runtime230 h vs 1,500 h6.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 475 m+33%
  3. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 56,410 cd+77%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd56,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime230 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
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 switchesSide switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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