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Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Fenix TK35

What PD40R V2.0 does better (3) and where TK35 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V2.0
Fenix · 2020PD40R V2.0
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix TK35
Fenix · 2018TK35
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $110
7.1Brightness & throw6.4
7.2Battery & charging6.5
8.3Build & durability3.3
3.5Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD40R V2.0TK35
33.2 × 1382648 × 159.543
PD40R V2.0TK35Difference
Length / height138 mm159.5 mm−21.5 mm
Head diameter / width33.2 mm48 mm−14.8 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm43 mm−17 mm
Weight116 g272 g−156 g

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

Why is PD40R V2.0 better than TK35?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,300 lm2.3×
  2. Weight116 g vs 272 g2.3×
  3. USB-C chargingYes · TK35: No

Why is TK35 better than PD40R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime88.2 h vs 235 h2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 480 m+19%
  3. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 57,600 cd+40%
  4. Brightness levels4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V2.0Fenix PD40R V2.0≈ $1207.0
Fenix TK35Fenix TK35≈ $1106.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, AAA
Maximum runtime88.2 h235 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width33.2 mm48 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm43 mm
Weight116 g272 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels45
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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