Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB size comparison

PD35 V3.0 vs UC35 V2.0 USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix PD35 V3.0 is the shorter light: 134 mm (5.28 in) against 140 mm (5.51 in), a difference of 6 mm (4%). At their widest points they are about the same (25.4 vs 25.4 mm). The Fenix PD35 V3.0 is 6 g lighter (83.5 g vs 89 g, without battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD35 V3.0 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB, 70% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD35 V3.0 reaches further: 357 m vs 266 m rated throw (34% 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 PD35 V3.0 was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD35 V3.0 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 PD35 V3.0 if you want a shorter light (6 mm shorter), less weight (6 g lighter), more output (1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm) and longer throw (357 m vs 266 m). On the specs we track, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB 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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