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Fenix TK35 vs Fenix UC52

What TK35 does better (3) and where UC52 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK35
Fenix · 2018TK35
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Fenix UC52
Fenix · 2018UC52
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $150
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw5.6
6.5Battery & charging4.3
3.3Build & durability5.0
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK35UC52
48 × 159.54342 × 153.526
TK35UC52Difference
Length / height159.5 mm153.5 mm+6 mm
Head diameter / width48 mm42 mm+6 mm
Body diameter / depth43 mm26 mm+17 mm
Weight272 g275 g−3 g

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

Why is TK35 better than UC52?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 253 m+90%
  2. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 16,000 cd3.6×
  3. Maximum runtime235 h vs 82.5 h2.8×

Why is UC52 better than TK35?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 3,100 lm2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK35Fenix TK35≈ $1106.2
Fenix UC52Fenix UC52≈ $1506.2
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd16,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m253 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HICree XHP70
LED makerCreeCree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, AAAAAA
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime235 h82.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm153.5 mm
Head diameter / width48 mm42 mm
Body diameter / depth43 mm26 mm
Weight272 g275 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchDual switchesSide switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
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