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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs RovyVon S23

What PD40R V3.0 does better (1) and where S23 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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RovyVon S23
RovyVon · 2022S23
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $130
7.8Brightness & throw8.4
7.3Battery & charging6.6
6.1Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than S23?

  1. Maximum runtime89 h vs 65 h+37%

Why is S23 better than PD40R V3.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
  2. Weight198 g vs 188 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
RovyVon S23RovyVon S23≈ $1307.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime89 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight198 g188 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
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