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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore MT21C
What PD35 V3.0 does better (3) and where MT21C wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD35 V3.0MT21C
| PD35 V3.0 | MT21C | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 134 mm | 131 mm | +3 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 25.4 mm | 25 mm | +0.4 mm |
| Weight | 84 g | 104 g | −20 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD35 V3.0 better than MT21C?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 184 m+94%
- Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm+70%
- Weight84 g vs 104 g+24%
Why is MT21C better than PD35 V3.0?
- Maximum runtime230 h vs 700 h3×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,700 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 31,860 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 357 m | 184 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-40 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Number of LEDs | 1 | 1 |
| Colour temperature | 6,000K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | 18650 Li-ion |
| Maximum runtime | 230 h | 700 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Magnetic tail / base | — | Yes |
| Pocket clip | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 134 mm | 131 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 25.4 mm | 25 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 22.8 mm | — |
| Weight | 84 g | 104 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | — |
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
