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Fenix PD35R vs Nitecore LR70

What PD35R does better (1) and where LR70 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Nitecore LR70
Nitecore · 2023LR70
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
5.8Brightness & throw7.3
7.9Battery & charging9.6
6.9Build & durability3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R better than LR70?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is LR70 better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 600 h6×
  2. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+76%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.5
Nitecore LR70Nitecore LR70≈ $807.1
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h600 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm—
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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