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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.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw7.8
7.9Battery & charging7.3
6.9Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35RPD40R V3.0
25.4 × 13623.234 × 14326
PD35RPD40R V3.0Difference
Length / height136 mm143 mm−7 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm34 mm−8.6 mm
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm26 mm−2.8 mm
Weight140 g198 g−58 g

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

Why is PD35R better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Weight140 g vs 198 g+41%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 89 h+12%

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+76%
  2. Peak beam intensity31,150 cd vs 62,500 cd2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 500 m+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.5
Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime100 h89 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm143 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm26 mm
Weight140 g198 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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