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Fenix PD35R vs Nextorch E52D

What PD35R does better (3) and where E52D wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw6.8
6.9Battery & charging6.3
6.9Build & durability8.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35RE52D
25.4 × 13623.230 × 153
PD35RE52DDifference
Length / height136 mm153 mm−17 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm30 mm−4.6 mm
Weight140 g130 g+10 g

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

Why is PD35R better than E52D?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 280 m+26%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 60 h+67%
  3. Peak beam intensity31,150 cd vs 19,600 cd+59%

Why is E52D better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,700 lm2.2×
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+41%
  3. Weight140 g vs 130 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.7
Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $908.2
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd19,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm—
Weight140 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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