Comparison Console
Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Fenix TK30R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 900% 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$165Cheapest
US$265Most expensive
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Lightest
250 g (8.82 oz)Heaviest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
40567 cdLowest candela
600000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Lowest
1500 m (4921 ft)Highest
Max runtime
5280 minLongest runtime
528 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 m for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Professional useGeneral purpose useInspectionWalking a dogSituations requiring versatile brightness levels
Long-range illuminationHuntingTactical useSearch and rescueOutdoor use
Common praise
High maximum and sustained brightnessSmooth and easy rotary switch operationGood battery runtime with included 21700 batterySolid build quality with aircraft grade aluminiumIP68 dust and waterproof ratedComes with holster and spare o-rings
Extremely long beam distance up to 1500 metersHigh build quality with durable materialsRechargeable with included 6000 mAh batteryMultiple tactical modes including instant strobeIP68 waterproof rating and good impact resistance
Common complaints
Packaging not very stylishNo included AC adapter for chargingRotary switch may require getting used to
Significant lumen drop after initial 15 minutes on high modeRelatively heavy for some usersPrice is on the higher endNeeds careful handling due to powerful laser