Fenix PD35 V3.0 vs ThruNite TN12 V6 size comparison

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The ThruNite TN12 V6 is about the same length as the Fenix PD35 V3.0, and 1.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD35 V3.0 · 134 mmThruNite TN12 V6 · 134 mm

The ThruNite TN12 V6 is about the same length as the Fenix PD35 V3.0, and 1.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD35 V3.0
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ThruNite TN12 V6
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Length134 mm (5.28 in)134 mm (5.28 in)same
Head / width25.4 mm (1.00 in)27 mm (1.06 in)+1.6 mm
Body22.8 mm (0.90 in)24 mm (0.94 in)+1.2 mm
Weight83.5 g without battery88 g listed (battery unspecified)
Battery18650 / 2x CR123A18650
Max output1,700 lm1,950 lm
Throw357 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$79.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$39.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD35 V3.0 vs TN12 V6: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix PD35 V3.0 and ThruNite TN12 V6 are the same length to within half a millimetre (134 mm (5.28 in)). At its widest point the Fenix PD35 V3.0 is 1.6 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35 V3.0: 83.5 g without battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The ThruNite TN12 V6 is rated brighter: 1,950 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Fenix PD35 V3.0, 15% more.

Battery

The Fenix PD35 V3.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $39.96 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 slimmer profile (1.6 mm narrower). Choose the ThruNite TN12 V6 if you want more output (1,950 lm vs 1,700 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD35 V3.0 vs TN12 V6 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

The Fenix PD35 V3.0 and ThruNite TN12 V6 are the same length to within half a millimetre (134 mm (5.28 in)). At its widest point the Fenix PD35 V3.0 is 1.6 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35 V3.0: 83.5 g without battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

The ThruNite TN12 V6 is rated brighter: 1,950 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Fenix PD35 V3.0, 15% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35 V3.0 was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $39.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD35 V3.0 and ThruNite TN12 V6 use the same battery?

The Fenix PD35 V3.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery.

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