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Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Wuben E12R

What PD35 V3.0 does better (5) and where E12R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35 V3.0
Fenix · 2021PD35 V3.0
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Wuben E12R
Wuben · 2020E12R
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $60
5.8Brightness & throw3.4
8.7Battery & charging8.1
8.9Build & durability9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35 V3.0 better than E12R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m vs 179 m+99%
  2. Peak beam intensity31,860 cd vs 8,010 cd4×
  3. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,200 lm+42%
  4. Maximum runtime230 h vs 173 h+33%
  5. Weight84 g vs 92 g+10%

Why is E12R better than PD35 V3.0?

E12R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 V3.0Fenix PD35 V3.0≈ $758.8
Wuben E12RWuben E12R≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity31,860 cd8,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)357 m179 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Osram P9
LED makerLuminusOsram
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime230 h173 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height134 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.8 mm—
Weight84 g92 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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