Comparison Console
Fenix PD35 TAC vs Olight Baton 3 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1957% 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$99Most expensive
US$69.99Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
103 g (3.63 oz)Heaviest
Length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
101.4 mm (3.99 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
10000 cdHighest candela
7900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
175 m (574 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8400 minShortest runtime
172800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
1 x Olight 18650 3200mAh lithium-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB magnetic charging (MCC3)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (waterproof up to 2 m)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized Aluminum
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useMilitaryPoliceEDCOutdoor activitiesSelf-defenseHunting
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesLong runtimeReliable brightness
Common praise
High build quality and durabilityGood tactical and outdoor performanceCompact and easy to carryMultiple output modes including strobeReliable LED with long life span
Bright maximum output of 1500 lumensLong runtime up to 120 days on low modeConvenient magnetic USB chargingCompact and lightweight designGood waterproof rating and impact resistance
Common complaints
Tail switch durability issues reportedNot suitable for tail standingBatteries need to be recharged or replaced for long useThreads lack manufacturer lube
Intensity step-down from 1500 to 600 lumens after 2 minutes may limit high output durationNo detailed material specification available