Fenix PD32R vs Fenix PD35R size comparison

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The Fenix PD35R is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix PD32R, and 1.1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 4 g heavier (with battery).

Fenix PD32R · 135 mmPhoto: FenixPhoto: FenixFenix PD35R · 136 mm

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The Fenix PD35R is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix PD32R, and 1.1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 4 g heavier (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix PD32R
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Fenix PD35R
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Length135 mm (5.31 in)136 mm (5.35 in)+1 mm
Head / width26.5 mm (1.04 in)25.4 mm (1.00 in)−1.1 mm
Body23.6 mm (0.93 in)23.2 mm (0.91 in)−0.4 mm
Weight136 g with battery140 g with battery+4 g
Battery18650 / 2x CR123A18650 / 2x CR123A
Max output1,400 lm1,700 lm
Throw344 m353 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$79.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD32R vs PD35R: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix PD32R is the shorter light: 135 mm (5.31 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35R is 1.1 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.5 mm). The Fenix PD32R is 4 g lighter (136 g vs 140 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD35R is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 1,400 lm for the Fenix PD32R, 21% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD35R reaches further: 353 m vs 344 m rated throw (3% more).

Battery

Both run on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD32R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD35R $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD32R cost $10.00 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 PD35R if you want more output (1,700 lm vs 1,400 lm). On the specs we track, the Fenix PD35R is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix PD32R makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD32R vs PD35R FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD32R or the Fenix PD35R?

The Fenix PD32R is the shorter light: 135 mm (5.31 in) against 136 mm (5.35 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35R is 1.1 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.5 mm). The Fenix PD32R is 4 g lighter (136 g vs 140 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD32R or the Fenix PD35R?

The Fenix PD35R is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 1,400 lm for the Fenix PD32R, 21% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD35R reaches further: 353 m vs 344 m rated throw (3% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD32R or the Fenix PD35R?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD32R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD35R $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD32R cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD32R and Fenix PD35R use the same battery?

Both run on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.

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