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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs Fenix UC52

What UC35 V2.0 does better (4) and where UC52 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix UC35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018UC35 V2.0
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $90
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Fenix UC52
Fenix · 2018UC52
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $150
4.5Brightness & throw5.6
6.3Battery & charging4.3
8.8Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

UC35 V2.0UC52
25.4 × 14023.542 × 153.526
UC35 V2.0UC52Difference
Length / height140 mm153.5 mm−13.5 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm42 mm−16.6 mm
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm26 mm−2.5 mm
Weight88 g275 g−187 g

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

Why is UC35 V2.0 better than UC52?

  1. Maximum runtime750 h vs 82.5 h9.1×
  2. Weight88 g vs 275 g3.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m vs 253 m+5%
  4. Peak beam intensity17,690 cd vs 16,000 cd+11%

Why is UC52 better than UC35 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 3,100 lm3.1×
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC35 V2.0Fenix UC35 V2.0≈ $906.5
Fenix UC52Fenix UC52≈ $1506.2
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity17,690 cd16,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m253 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HICree XHP70
LED makerCreeCree
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAAAAA
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime750 h82.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm153.5 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm42 mm
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm26 mm
Weight88 g275 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchDual switchesSide switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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