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Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Maglite ML300L 4D

What PD40R V2.0 does better (2) and where ML300L 4D wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V2.0
Fenix · 2020PD40R V2.0
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Maglite ML300L 4D
Maglite · 2020ML300L 4D
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
7.7Brightness & throw5.4
7.4Battery & charging9.1

Why is PD40R V2.0 better than ML300L 4D?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,002 lm3×
  2. RechargeableYes · ML300L 4D: No

Why is ML300L 4D better than PD40R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime88.2 h vs 434 h4.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V2.0Fenix PD40R V2.0≈ $1207.4
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,002 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime88.2 h434 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm—
Head diameter / width33.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight116 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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