Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs SureFire EDC2-DFT size comparison

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The SureFire EDC2-DFT is 7 mm (0.28 in) longer than the Fenix PD40R V3.0, and 2 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD40R V3.0 · 143 mmSureFire EDC2-DFT · 150 mm

The SureFire EDC2-DFT is 7 mm (0.28 in) longer than the Fenix PD40R V3.0, and 2 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD40R V3.0
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SureFire EDC2-DFT
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Length143 mm (5.63 in)150 mm (5.91 in)+7 mm
Head / width34 mm (1.34 in)32 mm (1.26 in)−2 mm
Body26 mm (1.02 in)—
Weight198 g with battery159 g listed
Battery2170018650
Max output3,000 lm700 lm
Throw500 m632 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$119.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026from $287.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Only head diameter listed

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PD40R V3.0 vs EDC2-DFT: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is the shorter light: 143 mm (5.63 in) against 150 mm (5.91 in), a difference of 7 mm (5%). At its widest point the SureFire EDC2-DFT is 2 mm slimmer (32 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD40R V3.0: 198 g with battery; SureFire EDC2-DFT: 159 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the SureFire EDC2-DFT, 329% more. For beam distance the SureFire EDC2-DFT reaches further: 632 m vs 500 m rated throw (26% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDC2-DFT runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire EDC2-DFT from $287.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix PD40R V3.0 cost $167.05 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 PD40R V3.0 if you want a shorter light (7 mm shorter) and more output (3,000 lm vs 700 lm). Choose the SureFire EDC2-DFT if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower) and longer throw (632 m vs 500 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD40R V3.0 vs EDC2-DFT FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the SureFire EDC2-DFT?

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is the shorter light: 143 mm (5.63 in) against 150 mm (5.91 in), a difference of 7 mm (5%). At its widest point the SureFire EDC2-DFT is 2 mm slimmer (32 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD40R V3.0: 198 g with battery; SureFire EDC2-DFT: 159 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the SureFire EDC2-DFT?

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the SureFire EDC2-DFT, 329% more. For beam distance the SureFire EDC2-DFT reaches further: 632 m vs 500 m rated throw (26% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the SureFire EDC2-DFT?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire EDC2-DFT from $287.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix PD40R V3.0 cost $167.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD40R V3.0 and SureFire EDC2-DFT use the same battery?

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDC2-DFT runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

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