Fenix LD35R vs Fenix PD40R V3.0 size comparison
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is 6.6 mm (0.26 in) longer than the Fenix LD35R, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 13 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is 6.6 mm (0.26 in) longer than the Fenix LD35R, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 13 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix LD35R Check price ↗ | Fenix PD40R V3.0 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136.4 mm (5.37 in) | 143 mm (5.63 in)+6.6 mm |
| Head / width | 34 mm (1.34 in) | 34 mm (1.34 in)same |
| Body | 25.4 mm (1.00 in) | 26 mm (1.02 in)+0.6 mm |
| Weight | 185 g with battery | 198 g with battery+13 g |
| Battery | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,800 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Throw | 337 m | 500 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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LD35R vs PD40R V3.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix LD35R is the shorter light: 136.4 mm (5.37 in) against 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 6.6 mm (5%). At their widest points they are about the same (34 vs 34 mm). The Fenix LD35R is 13 g lighter (185 g vs 198 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Fenix LD35R, 67% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD40R V3.0 reaches further: 500 m vs 337 m rated throw (48% more).
Battery
The Fenix LD35R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix PD40R V3.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD35R was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD40R V3.0 $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix LD35R cost $30.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix LD35R if you want a shorter light (6.6 mm shorter) and less weight (13 g lighter). Choose the Fenix PD40R V3.0 if you want more output (3,000 lm vs 1,800 lm) and longer throw (500 m vs 337 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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LD35R vs PD40R V3.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix LD35R or the Fenix PD40R V3.0?
The Fenix LD35R is the shorter light: 136.4 mm (5.37 in) against 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 6.6 mm (5%). At their widest points they are about the same (34 vs 34 mm). The Fenix LD35R is 13 g lighter (185 g vs 198 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix LD35R or the Fenix PD40R V3.0?
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Fenix LD35R, 67% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD40R V3.0 reaches further: 500 m vs 337 m rated throw (48% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix LD35R or the Fenix PD40R V3.0?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD35R was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD40R V3.0 $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix LD35R cost $30.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix LD35R and Fenix PD40R V3.0 use the same battery?
The Fenix LD35R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix PD40R V3.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix LD35R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $89.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix PD40R V3.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $119.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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