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Fenix C7 vs Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix PD40R V3.0 ($119.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix PD40R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $119.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 198g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 3,000 lumens, 500 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | Luminus SFT70 LED |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Six lighting modes including four brightness levels, SOS, and Strobe |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Length 143 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 89 hours max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 198g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.98 oz. (198g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix PD40R V3.0
- 3,000 lumens and 500 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 198 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 198 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 89 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.