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Fenix TK35UE V2.0 vs Fenix UC52

What TK35UE V2.0 does better (5) and where UC52 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK35UE V2.0
Fenix · 2021TK35UE V2.0
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $140
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Fenix UC52
Fenix · 2018UC52
6.2Score
0 advantages≈ $150
7.6Brightness & throw5.6
7.2Battery & charging4.3
6.0Build & durability5.0
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK35UE V2.0UC52
43 × 14342 × 153.526
TK35UE V2.0UC52Difference
Length / height143 mm153.5 mm−10.5 mm
Head diameter / width43 mm42 mm+1 mm
Weight202 g275 g−73 g

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

Why is TK35UE V2.0 better than UC52?

  1. Peak beam intensity40,000 cd vs 16,000 cd2.5×
  2. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 3,100 lm+61%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)400 m vs 253 m+58%
  4. Weight202 g vs 275 g+36%
  5. Maximum runtime85 h vs 82.5 h+3%

Why is UC52 better than TK35UE V2.0?

UC52 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC52Fenix UC52≈ $1506.2
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity40,000 cd16,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)400 m253 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XHP70
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,400K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime85 h82.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm153.5 mm
Head diameter / width43 mm42 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight202 g275 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchDual switchesSide switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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