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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore P20iX

What PD35 V3.0 does better (3) and where P20iX wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore P20iX
Nitecore · 2021P20iX
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $120
5.8Brightness & throw5.5
8.7Battery & charging9.0
8.9Build & durability8.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V3.0P20iX
25.4 × 13422.831 × 142
PD35 V3.0P20iXDifference
Length / height134 mm142 mm−8 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm31 mm−5.6 mm
Weight84 g116 g−32 g

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

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than P20iX?

  1. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 12,100 cd2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 220 m+62%
  3. Weight84 g vs 116 g+38%

Why is P20iX better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 4,000 lm2.4×
  2. Maximum runtime230 h vs 350 h+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Nitecore P20iXNitecore P20iX≈ $1208.5
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs14
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime230 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm142 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm31 mm
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g116 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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