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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Fenix TK22 TAC

What PD40R V3.0 does better (2) and where TK22 TAC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix TK22 TAC
Fenix · 2022TK22 TAC
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $120
7.8Brightness & throw7.9
7.3Battery & charging4.9
6.1Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD40R V3.0TK22 TAC
34 × 1432640 × 15426
PD40R V3.0TK22 TACDifference
Length / height143 mm154 mm−11 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm40 mm−6 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm26 mm=
Weight198 g156 g+42 g

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

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than TK22 TAC?

  1. Maximum runtime89 h vs 49.5 h+80%
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,800 lm+7%

Why is TK22 TAC better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 540 m+8%
  2. Weight198 g vs 156 g+27%
  3. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 72,900 cd+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Fenix TK22 TACFenix TK22 TAC≈ $1207.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd72,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m540 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 h49.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm154 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm26 mm
Weight198 g156 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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