How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare791 models · updated Oct 21, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. PD35R vs P20i UV

Fenix PD35R vs Nitecore P20i UV

What PD35R does better (3) and where P20i UV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R
Fenix · 2023PD35R
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
vs
Nitecore P20i UV
Nitecore · 2021P20i UV
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $100
5.8Brightness & throw5.6
7.9Battery & charging3.3
6.9Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R better than P20i UV?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 18 h5.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m vs 336 m+5%
  3. Peak beam intensity31,150 cd vs 28,220 cd+10%

Why is P20i UV better than PD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,800 lm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35RFenix PD35R≈ $907.5
Nitecore P20i UVNitecore P20i UV≈ $1005.7
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity31,150 cd28,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)353 m336 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime100 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.2 mm—
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
UV light—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare