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Fenix PD35R vs Nitecore MH25 V2.0

What PD35R does better (2) and where MH25 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore MH25 V2.0
Nitecore · 2022MH25 V2.0
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw7.0
6.9Battery & charging9.8
6.9Build & durability4.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35RMH25 V2.0
25.4 × 13623.240 × 157
PD35RMH25 V2.0Difference
Length / height136 mm157 mm−21 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm40 mm−14.6 mm
Weight140 g137 g+3 g

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

Why is PD35R better than MH25 V2.0?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,300 lm+31%

Why is MH25 V2.0 better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 1,500 h15×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 475 m+35%
  3. Weight140 g vs 137 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.7
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XM-L
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm157 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm—
Weight140 g137 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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