Comparison Console
Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Fenix UC35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% 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
Fenix UC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% 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.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 809% 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$165Most expensive
US$126Cheapest
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Heaviest
89 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
40567 cdHighest candela
17700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
266 m (873 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
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 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Professional useGeneral purpose useInspectionWalking a dogSituations requiring versatile brightness levels
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
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
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
Packaging not very stylishNo included AC adapter for chargingRotary switch may require getting used to
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output