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Fenix TK30 vs Fenix TK35

What TK30 does better (4) and where TK35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK30
Fenix · 2020TK30
4.9Score
4 advantages≈ $270
vs
Fenix TK35
Fenix · 2018TK35
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw6.4
3.2Battery & charging6.5
6.6Build & durability3.3
2.1Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK30TK35
32 × 1582648 × 159.543
TK30TK35Difference
Length / height158 mm159.5 mm−1.5 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm48 mm−16 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm43 mm−17 mm
Weight146 g272 g−126 g

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

Why is TK30 better than TK35?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,200 m vs 480 m2.5×
  2. Peak beam intensity360,000 cd vs 57,600 cd6.2×
  3. USB-C chargingYes · TK35: No
  4. Weight146 g vs 272 g+86%

Why is TK35 better than TK30?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,300 lm2.6×
  2. Maximum runtime6 h vs 235 h39.2×
  3. Brightness levels2 vs 52.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK30Fenix TK30≈ $2704.9
Fenix TK35Fenix TK35≈ $1106.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity360,000 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,200 m480 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP35 HI
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, AAA
Maximum runtime6 h235 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height158 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm48 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm43 mm
Weight146 g272 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels25
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
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