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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Fenix LD35R
Fenix PD40R V3.0 ($119.95) vs Fenix LD35R ($89.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD40R V3.0 | Fenix LD35R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 198g | 185g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 500 m | 1,800 lumens, 337 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 LED | One COB light strip and one Luminus SST40 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | Six lighting modes including four brightness levels, SOS, and Strobe | Fifteen lighting modes including five levels of forward-facing white light, four levels of side white light plus Strobe, and five color modes |
| Battery | 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries |
| Size | Length 143 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 26 mm | Length 136.4 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 25.4 mm |
| Runtime | 89 hours max | 101 hours 54 minutes max |
| Weight | 198g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.98 oz. (198g) including battery) | 185g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.53 oz. (185g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
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 LD35R
- 1,800 lumens and 337 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 185 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 185 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 101 hours 54 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix LD35R is the better value at $89.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.