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Fenix TK26R vs Fenix TK35UE V2.0

What TK26R does better (2) and where TK35UE V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK26R
Fenix · 2019TK26R
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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Fenix TK35UE V2.0
Fenix · 2021TK35UE V2.0
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw7.6
7.6Battery & charging7.2
6.4Build & durability6.0
3.5Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK26RTK35UE V2.0
40 × 15025.443 × 143
TK26RTK35UE V2.0Difference
Length / height150 mm143 mm+7 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm43 mm−3 mm
Weight156 g202 g−46 g

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

Why is TK26R better than TK35UE V2.0?

  1. Weight156 g vs 202 g+29%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 85 h+18%

Why is TK35UE V2.0 better than TK26R?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 5,000 lm3.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 400 m+14%
  3. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 40,000 cd+31%
  4. Brightness levels4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK26RFenix TK26R≈ $1306.2
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature7,100K6,400K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime100 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm143 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm43 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight156 g202 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels45
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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