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Fenix TK26R vs Fenix TK35

What TK26R does better (3) and where TK35 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK26R
Fenix · 2019TK26R
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Fenix TK35
Fenix · 2018TK35
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw6.4
7.6Battery & charging6.5
6.4Build & durability3.3
3.5Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK26RTK35
40 × 15025.448 × 159.543
TK26RTK35Difference
Length / height150 mm159.5 mm−9.5 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm48 mm−8 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm43 mm−17.6 mm
Weight156 g272 g−116 g

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

Why is TK26R better than TK35?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · TK35: No
  2. Weight156 g vs 272 g+74%
  3. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,300 lm+15%

Why is TK35 better than TK26R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 235 h2.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 57,600 cd+88%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 480 m+37%
  4. Brightness levels4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK26RFenix TK26R≈ $1306.2
Fenix TK35Fenix TK35≈ $1106.2
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerCreeCree
Colour temperature7,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, AAA
Maximum runtime100 h235 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm48 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm43 mm
Weight156 g272 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels45
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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