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Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Fenix TK35UE V2.0

What PD40R V2.0 does better (3) and where TK35UE V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V2.0
Fenix · 2020PD40R V2.0
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix TK35UE V2.0
Fenix · 2021TK35UE V2.0
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw7.6
7.2Battery & charging7.2
8.3Build & durability6.0
3.5Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD40R V2.0TK35UE V2.0
33.2 × 1382643 × 143
PD40R V2.0TK35UE V2.0Difference
Length / height138 mm143 mm−5 mm
Head diameter / width33.2 mm43 mm−9.8 mm
Weight116 g202 g−86 g

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

Why is PD40R V2.0 better than TK35UE V2.0?

  1. Weight116 g vs 202 g+74%
  2. Maximum runtime88.2 h vs 85 h+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 40,000 cd+3%

Why is TK35UE V2.0 better than PD40R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+67%
  2. Brightness levels4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V2.0Fenix PD40R V2.0≈ $1207.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,400K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime88.2 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm143 mm
Head diameter / width33.2 mm43 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight116 g202 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels45
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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