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Fenix PD35R vs Nitecore EDC27

What PD35R does better (5) and where EDC27 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2023EDC27
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $110
6.6Brightness & throw6.9
6.9Battery & charging4.5
6.9Build & durability4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35REDC27
25.4 × 13623.231 × 163
PD35REDC27Difference
Length / height136 mm163 mm−27 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm31 mm−5.6 mm
Weight140 g124 g+16 g

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

Why is PD35R better than EDC27?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 37 h2.7×
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 1,700 mAh2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 305 m+16%
  5. Peak beam intensity31,150 cd vs 23,260 cd+34%

Why is EDC27 better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,100 lm+82%
  2. Weight140 g vs 124 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.7
Nitecore EDC27Nitecore EDC27≈ $1105.7
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh1,700 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h37 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm163 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm31 mm
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm—
Weight140 g124 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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