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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs IVT PL-828

What UC35 V2.0 does better (0) and where PL-828 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix UC35 V2.0
Fenix · 2018UC35 V2.0
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ $90
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IVT PL-828
IVT · 2020PL-828
1 advantage≈ $85
5.0Brightness & throw7.2

Why is UC35 V2.0 better than PL-828?

UC35 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PL-828 better than UC35 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,200 lm2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix UC35 V2.0Fenix UC35 V2.0≈ $907.0
IVT PL-828IVT PL-828≈ $85
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity17,690 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)266 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L HI—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,700K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime750 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width25.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.5 mm—
Weight88 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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