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Fenix PD35R vs Nitecore EDC35

What PD35R does better (1) and where EDC35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nitecore EDC35
Nitecore · 2024EDC35
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw8.6
7.9Battery & charging8.2
6.9Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R better than EDC35?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 90 h+11%

Why is EDC35 better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 5,000 lm2.9×
  2. Peak beam intensity31,150 cd vs 75,620 cd2.4×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 550 m+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.5
Nitecore EDC35Nitecore EDC35≈ $909.3
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd75,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m550 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm—
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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