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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Nitecore EDC27

What PD40R V3.0 does better (2) and where EDC27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
1 advantage
7.8Brightness & throw6.2

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than EDC27?

  1. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 23,260 cd2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 305 m+64%

Why is EDC27 better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,100 lm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime89 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight198 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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