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Fenix PD35 TAC vs Fenix PD40R V2.0

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59% 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.

Fenix PD35 TAC — Beam distance: 200 m (656 ft)Fenix PD35 TAC — Max candela: 10000 cdFenix PD35 TAC — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)Fenix PD35 TAC — Length: 137 mm (5.39 in)Fenix PD35 TAC — Retail price: US$99Fenix PD35 TAC — Max lumens: 1000 lmFenix PD40R V2.0 — Beam distance: 405 m (1329 ft)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Max candela: 40567 cdFenix PD40R V2.0 — Weight: 117 g (4.13 oz)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Length: 138 mm (5.43 in)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Retail price: US$165Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Max lumens: 3000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99Cheapest
US$165Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
117 g (4.13 oz)Heaviest
Length
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
10000 cdLowest candela
40567 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
Max runtime
8400 minLongest runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized Aluminum
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Military▣Police▣EDC▣Outdoor Activities▣Self Defense▣Hunting
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Professional Use▣General Purpose Use▣Inspection▣Walking A Dog▣Situations Requiring Versatile Brightness Levels
Common praise
✓High Build Quality And Durability✓Good Tactical And Outdoor Performance✓Compact And Easy To Carry✓Multiple Output Modes Including Strobe✓Reliable LED With Long Life Span
✓High Maximum And Sustained Brightness✓Smooth And Easy Rotary Switch Operation✓Good Battery Runtime With Included 21700 Battery✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminium✓Ip68 Dust And Waterproof Rated✓Comes With Holster And Spare O Rings
Common complaints
⚠Tail Switch Durability Issues Reported⚠Not Suitable For Tail Standing⚠Batteries Need To Be Recharged Or Replaced For Long Use⚠Threads Lack Manufacturer Lube
⚠Packaging Not Very Stylish⚠No Included Ac Adapter For Charging⚠Rotary Switch May Require Getting Used To

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