Fenix PD35 V3.0 - 1700 Lumen EDC Flashlight Review

[@RCwithAdam1]

Excellent review! I like how you didn't waste my time telling me all the "specs" and marketing info that I can just read myself, and waited to talk about accessories until AFTER you covered the most important info! 👌

[@WildStuff]

Cheers Adam!

[@Madman6505]

The beam comparisons are much appreciated. Other reviewers mentioned how strong and throwy the beam was but didn't directly compare it against anything (they rambled on at great length about all the specs instead.)

[@UnfinishedSymphony]

Thanks! Very well explained and good video quality, decent music and well understandable voice. I just ordered one after watching this and I´m looking forward for it. Best regards from Germany! 🙂

[@squash2097]

best flashlight review I've seen thus far. I'm new to Fenix so the info you give is very useful. you mentioned that the light remembers the last used setting but on the Fenix site it doesn't list "intelligent memory circuit" or whatever they call it. in my recent digging for reviews I've noticed more than several lights they make are reported to have this very useful feature while it's not mentioned on their specs on the official site. not sure why fenix isn't more clear about this. i like how you compared the models against each other . as a new customer so many of these lights look the same and have similar stats so it's great to see my prospective buys compared . and the turbo mode heat experiment was excellent! puts to rest some questions I had when reading all the negative reviews on the Fenix site about overheating. thanks for your quick to the point analysis . keep up the good work!

[@WildStuff]

Thank you Squash2097! Enthusiastic comments like yours help remind me I'm doing something right. The intelligent memory circuit you refer to, I call 'mode memory' for short. Most Fenix models seem to have it now, and I tend to expect it unless stated otherwise.

[@squash2097]

@@WildStuff got my pd35 v3 in the mail about a week ago and I've been using it everyday. thanks again for recommending this great tool.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

@@WildStuff is it as battery/ runtime efficient as the PD36R? I love the beamshot performance

[@WildStuff]

@@FlashBro-r4w I replied to your other comment where you asked the same question.

[@JohnCommins-s1c]

Thanks! I couldn't figure out how to charge this flashlight until I watched your video.

[@rc4728]

The best flashlight review I’ve seen!

[@KaiMastaK]

Thank you for this excellent review. I've been researching Fenix 18650 lights. Your review helped me decide on purchasing the PD35 V3.0!

[@WildStuff]

It's my current favourite every-day-carry light at the moment, and has almost as much throw as some much bigger 3000+ lumen lights. I think you will enjoy it. You'll get a longer battery life from a 3500mAh battery if you want to buy one, but the included 2600mAh battery does fine too.

[@KaiMastaK]

@@WildStuff I totally threw in a Fenix USB 3500mAh battery with my order! I find your reviews far more informative than other reviewers with much larger followings. Keep up the good work!

[@WildStuff]

@@KaiMastaK Thanks Kai!

[@FlashBro-r4w]

@@WildStuff how does the runtime compare with the PD36R? I might need to try this new PD35 V3 out 😂

[@WildStuff]

@@FlashBro-r4w The PD36R lasts much longer because it has a much bigger 21700 battery. But the PD35 still does well despite having a smaller 18650 battery. Like I said above, I put a 3500mah battery in it, and I only need to top it up every few weeks at the most.

[@anthonypo2343]

Great light! great review! I wonder it they will ever put that led into the ld30.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Probably not. 100 lumens difference isn't a big deal. I love my LD30 though.

[@karl3349]

Nice review. I like the simplicity of the PD32 V2, but added brightness levels of the PD35 V3. They both appear to have about the same throw/hotspots. I also like a bright spill as opposed to a "laser" light. Do you have any input on which has a better spill beam, or an unwanted dark ring between the hotspots and spill? Thanks for your reply.

[@WildStuff]

I don't own a PD32 V2 so I couldn't help you with a comparison there, apart from what I can interpret from the spec sheet. At 1200 lumens (less than the PD35) and 39,000 candela (more than PD35) I would expect it to have a VERY tight, narrow beam with a lot of throw and even less side spill than the PD35. But this is speculation, and you'd be best to watch some actual reviews of the PD32 V2.

[@christophermoreau3561]

Great vid sir made my mind up

[@KM____]

Best review. Very helpful.

[@sknight0391]

Does the hotspot really appear as a large well-defined circle at a distance, in person, like it does on camera? And does the beam have very much noticeable violet color to the tint? Or is it mostly White? Thank you for a great video and review of this flashlight. 👍

[@gunner105vs]

good review, thank you, keep it up!

[@1ReneDumont]

Great review, thank you.

[@vojislavblagojevic1793]

Excellent review. I'm torn between the PD35R and the PD35 V3.0. I am interested in your opinion, which model would be your choice. Greeting

[@WildStuff]

I have both lights, they perform the same. It all comes down to your preference in button layout, and charging style. For carrying a light in my pocket for general everyday purposes, I prefer the PD35 v3. If I was a security guard patrolling dark corridors and storage yards, then I'd likely prefer the PD35R for the ease of switching between modes in the overhand position without needing to fumble for the 2nd button. I'm also not a fan of rubber flaps over charging ports - they deteriorate and warp over time until you eventually find yourself ripping it off completely, so +1 for the PD35 v3 there, however the PD35 v3 only comes with a 2600mah battery where the PD35R comes with 3400mah. I put a 3500mah battery in my PD35 v3 and it's fantastic, but an extra battery is another hit to the budget if you don't already have a spare lying around. The PD35R charges by USB C, whereas so far, Fenix only make their USB-chargeable 18650 batteries with micro-USB ports. The PD35 v3 is also smaller than the PD35R, albeit by only a couple of millimetres here and there.

[@vojislavblagojevic1793]

@@WildStuff Thanks a lot. I would love to see a rewiev of the PD35R on your channel, you are doing really great. It is important that they behave well in turbo mode and that it is usable even when the battery is not fully charged, that would help me decide. Thanks again and you are the best.

[@niko4074]

What battery can I get that is cheaper then their website that will work?

[@clinicadaslanternas3897]

Good afternoon good video I work with lanterns on the day recovering and adapting I like lanterns a lot , you know my channel has many videos since I thank God bless you all

[@nekkomr]

nice detailed review! I just got this light and I'm confused because the head cannot be unscrewed from the body, was it designed that way?

[@WildStuff]

The head unscrews from mine without any problem. Maybe yours is tight if it's still new?

[@RCwithAdam1]

Is an adapter required to use CR123A batteries? I'm guessing there is internal voltage regulation, since 2xCR123 voltage would be around 6v instead of the 3.7 from one li-ion 18650?

[@WildStuff]

I wouldn't think so, as there'd be no room for an adaptor anyway. According to Fenix Australia, it uses "One rechargeable 18650 li-ion battery (included) or two CR123A lithium batteries". No mention of an adaptor.

[@RCwithAdam1]

@@WildStuff good point. Thanks!

[@englishguy1985]

Hi Steven, what is your favorite flashlight for everyday carry?

[@WildStuff]

Still the PD35 v3 at the moment. It lives in my pocket day and night, and within arm's reach while I'm asleep. I swapped out the included battery for a 3500mah battery, and go weeks or a month between charges. The rest of my collection is on the mantle-piece for display.

[@august0811]

In your opinion which is better PD35 V3 or TK20R v2?

[@WildStuff]

Depends what you're looking for in a light. If you're looking for a compact, lightweight every-day-carry utility light with some tactical features, a great throw and doesn't hog much space in your pocket, the PD35 v3 is my favourite. It goes with me in my pocket pretty much everywhere I go, day and night. But if you're looking for a big blaster for security/self defense with a 475 metre throw (and you're happy with just short bursts of under a minute at a time) then the TK20R v2 is about the top of Fenix's line at the moment... but in that category it's worth also considering the TK16 v2 or the new TK22 TAC.

[@august0811]

@@WildStuff thank you very much for that detailed replay. It will help me to decide.

[@declanwoolcott3897]

Can the PD35 V3 use the same pressure switches as the previous versions?

[@WildStuff]

I've never owned a previous PD35 or a pressure switch, so you'd be better off asking Fenix directly.

[@declanwoolcott3897]

@@WildStuff ok will do. Thank you for your response anyway though. Great video 👍🏻

[@milansvoren2689]

Have you tryed it with 3600mAh battery? if yes how much longer will it stay alive?

[@WildStuff]

Yes, actually as soon as I finished this review, I swapped in a 3500mah battery from another light I don't use very often. It's working fine, and lasting noticeably longer. In theory a 3500mah battery should last about 1.35x longer than a 2600mah battery (3500 divided by 2600).

[@milansvoren2689]

@@WildStuff It means I was right...I have changed E18R for PD35 V3 althought I own PD36R...35 is smaller and lighter ....yes E18R is tiny but its too tiny

[@stepside2839]

Comparison is ‘spot’ On - for output beam - between different models👍 and love the side by side - physical size comparison, which is great in deciding whether I want a bulge👀in my pocket 🙃depending on size .. of pocket > 🤔cannot decide.?.. Wild Stuff ~ will help you decide!!🤠

[@WildStuff]

Haha, I love it. It's easy to make a flashlight look darker or brighter with just the flick of a dial on your camera, so it's hard to judge a light when there's only one light in the video. But it's much harder for a camera to misrepresent a side-by-side comparison between 2 lights. And yes, always gotta be wary of the pocket bulge! Thanks for the great comment!

[@skullruf]

5 minutes+ of time holding the light while warming up for the PD35 V3 !? Maybe my hands are sensitive, but I was not able to do that before it got painful. Are you use to holding hot stuff or do rough work with your hands, that might make a difference? I ask because I think my PD35 V3 is getting really really hot (unbearable to hold) I will get a 2nd one this week, so I will make another test with the new one coming in :-) Thanks for a good review!

[@WildStuff]

It was still very hot to hold, but I was able to hang onto it for 5 minutes without unbearable pain. You're right, I do a lot of manual labour and heavy lifting at my job, also a lot of guitar playing and some surgical scars, so I've got quite a few callouses going. That likely does help.

[@onedirection3510]

You’re saying this can house a more powerful battery without damage? That’s excellent. What is a better battery for it? I’d love to see a comparison video with the PD32 v2. They seem very close in stats. Thanks. * Chrispy Things demos a tail stand with this light. 🤷‍♂️

[@WildStuff]

Look for a Fenix 3500mah 18650 battery, and they're available with a built in micro USB charging port (not USB-C yet). The PD35 comes with a 2600mah battery included in the box, but a 3500mah should give approx ~1.3x longer runtimes. The product code for it on the Fenix Australia website is ARB-L18-3500U.

[@onedirection3510]

@@WildStuff Thanks. The 3500mah should logically offer greater output/lumens too. Yes?

[@WildStuff]

@@onedirection3510 no, it doesn't effect the output at all. It just lasts longer.

[@likeris2]

I looking small light about 10cm long. But strong light. What you can recommend?

[@WildStuff]

Around the ~10cm mark I would suggest checking these out: - LD30 (10.9cm, 1600 lumens) - E30R (9.9cm, 1600 lumens) - E35 v3 (11.8cm, 3000 lumens)

[@likeris2]

@@WildStuff Thank you!

[@donjon2682]

Nice detailed review

[@droberts9063]

Very useful information.

[@MrMilirocksvlogs]

MAKE A REVIEW OF FENIX HT18 THROWER....

[@WildStuff]

I'll be happy to make a review of it if you buy one for me?

[@MrMilirocksvlogs]

@@WildStuff Lolll 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrMilirocksvlogs]

@@WildStuff pls lemme know if i shall get a pd36r or pd35v3

[@MrMilirocksvlogs]

@@WildStuff i already have a tk16v2 and ht18

[@WildStuff]

@@MrMilirocksvlogs I like the PD35 v3 better, and I think it's worth buying a 3500mAh battery to go with it, rather than the included 2600mAh battery.

[@Stucknthe80z]

In this day, not using usb-c, I think is a serious error

[@WildStuff]

I agree, though bear in mind it's not the flashlight that is micro-USB, just that particular battery. You could always swap out the battery for a USB-C version when/if they become available.

[@ajackson-ross7295]

Is this better than the tk 16 20 or the pd 36 tac

[@WildStuff]

Watch the video - it is full of side-by-side comparisons with the TK16 v2.0. I don't have a PD36 TAC to compare it with. Looking at the specs though, the PD36 TAC has more lumens but less throw.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

Did u get the pd35? It’s an awesome light. I got this light based off this review

[@AGC828]

FeNIX. Well made with a simple UI. CONS? You have to cycle through Turbo mode to get to LOW from MED. Past Turbo. Why not make Turbo mode "2 clicks"?? aND MAKE Eco ONLY AVAILABLE AS A "LONG PRESS FROM off"? liKE olighT'S ui..

[@FlashBro-r4w]

I’m my mind I like that it’s a dedicated 1 mode light. Set it and forget it. I use the fenix e01 v2 as my general area light. But the pd35 v3 is always set to turbo in case I need to blind a ravenous squirrel 🐿️ 😂