Fenix PD36R PRO vs Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB size comparison
The Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB is 5.8 mm (0.23 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R PRO, and 1.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB is 5.8 mm (0.23 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R PRO, and 1.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix PD36R PRO Check price ↗ | Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 145.8 mm (5.74 in) | 140 mm (5.51 in)−5.8 mm |
| Head / width | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 25.4 mm (1.00 in)−1.1 mm |
| Body | 25.7 mm (1.01 in) | 23.5 mm (0.93 in)−2.2 mm |
| Weight | 169 g with battery | 89 g without battery |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 / 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 2,800 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 380 m | 266 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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PD36R PRO vs UC35 V2.0 USB: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB is the shorter light: 140 mm (5.51 in) against 145.8 mm (5.74 in), a difference of 5.8 mm (4%). At its widest point the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB is 1.1 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD36R PRO: 169 g with battery; Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB: 89 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD36R PRO is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB, 180% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD36R PRO reaches further: 380 m vs 266 m rated throw (43% more).
Battery
The Fenix PD36R PRO runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix PD36R PRO if you want more output (2,800 lm vs 1,000 lm) and longer throw (380 m vs 266 m). Choose the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB if you want a shorter light (5.8 mm shorter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PD36R PRO vs UC35 V2.0 USB FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36R PRO or the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB?
The Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB is the shorter light: 140 mm (5.51 in) against 145.8 mm (5.74 in), a difference of 5.8 mm (4%). At its widest point the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB is 1.1 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD36R PRO: 169 g with battery; Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB: 89 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36R PRO or the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB?
The Fenix PD36R PRO is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB, 180% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD36R PRO reaches further: 380 m vs 266 m rated throw (43% more).
Do the Fenix PD36R PRO and Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB use the same battery?
The Fenix PD36R PRO runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).