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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore P23i

What PD35 V3.0 does better (0) and where P23i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw7.4
8.7Battery & charging7.8
8.9Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than P23i?

PD35 V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P23i better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+76%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 468 m+31%
  3. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 54,760 cd+72%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime230 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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