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Fenix TK30R vs Fenix TK35R

What TK30R does better (3) and where TK35R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK30R
Fenix · 2024TK30R
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $280
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Fenix TK35R
Fenix · 2025TK35R
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw8.8
3.3Battery & charging7.0
5.2Build & durability4.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK30RTK35R
40 × 18425.443 × 154
TK30RTK35RDifference
Length / height184 mm154 mm+30 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm43 mm−3 mm
Weight250 g342 g−92 g

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

Why is TK30R better than TK35R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m vs 610 m2.5×
  2. Peak beam intensity562,500 cd vs 93,020 cd6×
  3. Weight250 g vs 342 g+37%

Why is TK35R better than TK30R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 5,800 lm11.6×
  2. Maximum runtime8.8 h vs 105 h11.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK30RFenix TK30R≈ $2806.3
Fenix TK35RFenix TK35R≈ $2008.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm5,800 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd93,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m610 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-25R
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K7,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime8.8 h105 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm154 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm43 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight250 g342 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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