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Fenix PD35R vs Fenix PD40R V3.0
What PD35R does better (2) and where PD40R V3.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.8Brightness & throw7.8
7.9Battery & charging7.3
6.9Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD35RPD40R V3.0
| PD35R | PD40R V3.0 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 136 mm | 143 mm | −7 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 25.4 mm | 34 mm | −8.6 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 23.2 mm | 26 mm | −2.8 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 198 g | −58 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD35R better than PD40R V3.0?
- Weight140 g vs 198 g+41%
- Maximum runtime100 h vs 89 h+12%
Why is PD40R V3.0 better than PD35R?
- Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+76%
- Peak beam intensity31,150 cd vs 62,500 cd2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 500 m+42%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,700 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 31,150 cd | 62,500 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 353 m | 500 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-40 | Luminus SFT-70 |
| LED maker | Luminus | Luminus |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 6,500K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | 21700 Li-ion |
| Maximum runtime | 100 h | 89 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 136 mm | 143 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 25.4 mm | 34 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 23.2 mm | 26 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 198 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | Rotary / scroll wheel |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |









