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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Fenix WT16R
Fenix PD40R V3.0 ($119.95) vs Fenix WT16R ($64.95) — 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 WT16R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 | $64.95 |
| Weight | 198g | 129g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 500 m | 300 lumens, 115 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 LED | 2 x CREE XP-E2 LEDs and COB floodlight |
| Modes | Six lighting modes including four brightness levels, SOS, and Strobe | 3 brightness levels on spotlight, and 2 brightness levels and yellow flash on floodlight |
| Battery | 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery | Built-in Li-polymer battery |
| Size | Length 143 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 26 mm | Length 127 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 26 mm |
| Runtime | 89 hours max | 30 hours max |
| Weight | 198g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.98 oz. (198g) including battery) | 129g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.55 oz. (129g) 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 WT16R
- 300 lumens and 115 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in Li-polymer battery
- 129 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 30 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix WT16R is the better value at $64.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.