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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Fenix TK20R UE

What PD40R V3.0 does better (5) and where TK20R UE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix TK20R UE
Fenix · 2023TK20R UE
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $140
7.8Brightness & throw7.2
7.3Battery & charging4.5
6.1Build & durability4.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD40R V3.0TK20R UE
34 × 1432634 × 153.725.4
PD40R V3.0TK20R UEDifference
Length / height143 mm153.7 mm−10.7 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm34 mm=
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm+0.6 mm
Weight198 g204 g−6 g

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

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than TK20R UE?

  1. Maximum runtime89 h vs 40 h2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 465 m+8%
  3. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,800 lm+7%
  4. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 54,060 cd+16%
  5. Weight198 g vs 204 g+3%

Why is TK20R UE better than PD40R V3.0?

TK20R UE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Fenix TK20R UEFenix TK20R UE≈ $1406.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd54,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m465 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime89 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm153.7 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm
Weight198 g204 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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