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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Fenix TK21R

What PD40R V3.0 does better (4) and where TK21R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $120
vs
Fenix TK21R
Fenix · 2025TK21R
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $135
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw8.0
7.3Battery & charging8.2
6.1Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD40R V3.0TK21R
34 × 1432636 × 159.525.4
PD40R V3.0TK21RDifference
Length / height143 mm159.5 mm−16.5 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm36 mm−2 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm+0.6 mm
Weight198 g221 g−23 g

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

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than TK21R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 480 m+4%
  2. Maximum runtime89 h vs 72.5 h+23%
  3. Weight198 g vs 221 g+12%
  4. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 57,600 cd+9%

Why is TK21R better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,600 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Fenix TK21RFenix TK21R≈ $1358.5
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-90
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,600K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime89 h72.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm36 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm
Weight198 g221 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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