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Fenix PD25 vs Fenix UC35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1409% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$75Cheapest
US$126Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
89 g (3.14 oz)Heaviest
Length
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
4225 cdLowest candela
17700 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
266 m (873 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3180 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 16340 rechargeable Li-ion or 3V CR123A Lithium battery
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable (ARB-L16-700U included)
Micro USB 5V/2A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (waterproof to 2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasion finish
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useTactical applications
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
Common praise
Compact size yet powerful outputDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionGood battery options with included rechargeable 16340 cellDual-switch design with momentary-on tail switchWaterproof to 2 meters IPX8 ratingLong runtime on lowest setting
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
Common complaints
Relatively large size for a 16340 battery lightMode memory can be confusing if last mode was strobe
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output
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