Comparison Console
Fenix PD25R vs Fenix UC35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22757% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22757% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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$79.95Cheapest
US$126Most expensive
Weight
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
89 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
Unknown
17700 cd
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
266 m (873 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB 5V/2A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
Common praise
Compact and portable sizeHigh output and beam distance for its sizeReliable and well-built with IP68 waterproof ratingUSB-C charging convenienceGood mode variety and memory function
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
Smaller size can be difficult for large handsNo detailed max candela specification availableRuntime data varies with battery choice and isn’t always clearly specified
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output