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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix UC35 V2.0 ($89.95) vs Fenix PD40R V3.0 ($119.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix UC35 V2.0 | Fenix PD40R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $119.95 |
| Weight | 89g | 198g |
| Material | Aluminum, hard-anodized | — |
| Weight | 89g (Fenix published) | 198g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.98 oz. (198g) including battery) |
| Output | 1000lm max | 3,000 lumens, 500 m |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A | 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Weight basis | Without battery | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT70 LED |
| Modes | — | Six lighting modes including four brightness levels, SOS, and Strobe |
| Size | — | Length 143 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Runtime | — | 89 hours max |
Pros & Cons
Fenix UC35 V2.0
- Body weighs 89 g
- Holster and lanyard included
- Falls back to CR123A
- Weight excludes the battery
- Micro-USB charging port
- Flat-top 18650s will not work
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 UC35 V2.0 is the better value at $89.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.