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Fenix TK35 vs Fenix UC35 V2.0

What TK35 does better (3) and where UC35 V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK35
Fenix · 2018TK35
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix UC35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018UC35 V2.0
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw4.5
6.5Battery & charging6.3
3.3Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK35UC35 V2.0
48 × 159.54325.4 × 14023.5
TK35UC35 V2.0Difference
Length / height159.5 mm140 mm+19.5 mm
Head diameter / width48 mm25.4 mm+22.6 mm
Body diameter / depth43 mm23.5 mm+19.5 mm
Weight272 g88 g+184 g

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

Why is TK35 better than UC35 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 266 m+80%
  2. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 17,690 cd3.3×
  3. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,000 lm+30%

Why is UC35 V2.0 better than TK35?

  1. Maximum runtime235 h vs 750 h3.2×
  2. Weight272 g vs 88 g3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK35Fenix TK35≈ $1106.2
Fenix UC35 V2.0Fenix UC35 V2.0≈ $906.5
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd17,690 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m266 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HICree XP-L HI
LED makerCreeCree
Colour temperature—5,700K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, AAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAA
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime235 h750 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm140 mm
Head diameter / width48 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth43 mm23.5 mm
Weight272 g88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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