Comparison Console
Fenix PD35 TAC vs Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% 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 PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9233% 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$99Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
92 g (3.25 oz)Heaviest
Length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
10000 cdLowest candela
19600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
280 m (919 ft)Highest
Max runtime
8400 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
900mAh 3.6V lithium polymer battery
Charging type
Unknown
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized Aluminum
AL6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useMilitaryPoliceEDCOutdoor activitiesSelf-defenseHunting
Use on riflesTactical usePolice and military applications
Common praise
High build quality and durabilityGood tactical and outdoor performanceCompact and easy to carryMultiple output modes including strobeReliable LED with long life span
High brightness with 1500 lumens outputConvenient magnetic USB charging without battery removalVersatile mounting with GL and 1913 rail adaptersSilent ambidextrous on/off switch for ease of activationDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum body and IPX6 waterproof rating
Common complaints
Tail switch durability issues reportedNot suitable for tail standingBatteries need to be recharged or replaced for long useThreads lack manufacturer lube
Limited runtime at maximum brightness (1.5 minutes at 1500 lumens)