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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Fenix TK35UE V2.0

What PD40R V3.0 does better (3) and where TK35UE V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix TK35UE V2.0
Fenix · 2021TK35UE V2.0
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $140
7.8Brightness & throw7.6
7.3Battery & charging7.2
6.1Build & durability6.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD40R V3.0TK35UE V2.0
34 × 1432643 × 143
PD40R V3.0TK35UE V2.0Difference
Length / height143 mm143 mm=
Head diameter / width34 mm43 mm−9 mm
Weight198 g202 g−4 g

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

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than TK35UE V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 400 m+25%
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 40,000 cd+56%
  3. Maximum runtime89 h vs 85 h+5%

Why is TK35UE V2.0 better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,400K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime89 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm143 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm43 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight198 g202 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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