Fenix PD35 v2 (2018) review

2018

Cree XP-L HI V3 LED

1000 lm output

15600 cd intensity

1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery

The Fenix PD35 v2 (PD35V2) released in 2018. It uses Cree XP-L HI V3 LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1000 lm output, 15600 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 250 m.

This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available.

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Fenix PD35 v2 specifications
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Fenix PD35 v2 (PD35V2) specifications

Brand	Fenix
Name	PD35 v2
Type	PD35V2
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 4/5 based on 1039 user votes.
Launch	2018
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	88 g
Length	138 mm
Body diameter	23 mm
Head diameter	25.4 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black camo

System

The emitter of PD35 v2 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The PD35 v2 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.

Emitter	Cree XP-L HI V3 LED
Color temperature	5800 K
Reflector	SMO
Lens	toughtened AR coated glass
Switch	electronic side, mechanical rear

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux	1000 lm
Intensity	15600 cd
Throw	250 m
CD/LM factor	15.6

Software

The PD35 v2 has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The PD35 v2 is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate.

Modes	5 modes
Mode memory	yes
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	yes
SOS/Beacon	no

Features

The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. The PD35 v2 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.

Battery	1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	no
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IP68
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	no

Accessories

The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	2 x spare o-rings clip lanyard nylon holster tail switch cover

The performance of the Fenix PD35 v2 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Fenix PD35 v2, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.