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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Nitecore TUP

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

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore TUP
Nitecore · 2021TUP
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $55
6.3Brightness & throw4.0
8.7Battery & charging6.8
8.9Build & durability9.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35 V3.0TUP
25.4 × 13422.830 × 71
PD35 V3.0TUPDifference
Length / height134 mm71 mm+63 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm30 mm−4.6 mm
Weight84 g54 g+30 g

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

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than TUP?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 180 m+98%
  2. Maximum runtime230 h vs 70 h3.3×
  3. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm+70%

Why is TUP better than PD35 V3.0?

  1. Weight84 g vs 54 g+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.9
Nitecore TUPNitecore TUP≈ $558.4
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime230 h70 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm71 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g54 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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