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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore P20i UV

What PD35 V3.0 does better (4) and where P20i UV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore P20i UV
Nitecore · 2021P20i UV
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $100
5.8Brightness & throw5.6
8.7Battery & charging3.3
8.9Build & durability7.8
7.9Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than P20i UV?

  1. Maximum runtime230 h vs 18 h12.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 336 m+6%
  3. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 28,220 cd+13%
  4. Brightness levels5 vs 4+25%

Why is P20i UV better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,800 lm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Nitecore P20i UVNitecore P20i UV≈ $1005.7
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd28,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m336 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
Maximum runtime230 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels54
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
UV light—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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