The UPGRADED Fenix PD35 V3.0 EDC/Tactical Flashlight- Chrispy Review!

[@landinhart2848]

Got this for work as a diesel oil/tire tech and I will say it stands up to oil/grease/diesel really really well, every time it gets covered I just run it under the sink and wipe it off. Have to charge it every 2 days or so and it works perfectly for every day use in rough conditions

[@BlueSkyCountry]

I preordered the PD35V3.0 upon it's announcement. Received it in a very timely manner. Fenix customer service is awesome. I had been carrying a UC35V2.0 since 2018 and since I am in construction and maintenance, I use it heavily. Could not be more impressed. Reliable and powerful with a massive output of concentrated light. Even on the lowest service setting of 50 lumens, point it straight up at the ceiling in a room without lighting installed and it is an instant room light bright enough to do work in. The PD35V3.0 is just as awesome.

[@johnnyman4361]

I've been using the earlier version of the pd35 rated at 800 lumens or so since about 2019-ish and it's been a tough, reliable workhorse...but this v3 light on Turbo is unreal. I'm never without a fenix light. 800 to 1000 lumens is enough for edc in my opinion...this one at 1700 may be over-kill but it makes a guy smile. Friggin awesome. Nice review, very accurate...well done! .

[@MrMalik918]

Got the E30... awesome for work (plastic manufacturing) and it lights up any area.. Got this one in today from this review... now to take it in tonight so I can see how well it works in there, sure I won't be disappointed

[@trevororlando2237]

Great flashlight. I bought it a few months ago and I use it as my flashlight at work. Work in a steel mill and it's great for lighting up big areas or signaling a couple hundred yards as well. Love it personally. Great quality and o rings never leak or let anything in

[@Kotallo_Skyclan]

Thank you so much for a great review. Very thorough and no questions needed. All questions are answer on this video. Thank you again good sir and have an amazing day!

[@ChrispyThings]

Thanks for watching!

[@borealwoodman]

Fantastic review, thanks. I particularly liked how you spent so much showing the modes in the dark. It is after all a flashlight. Completely agree that the lack of USB-C and not having the charging port on the outside isn't great. Otherwise it's a solid light.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Agreed. Any "tactical" light should have external charging

[@borealwoodman]

@@MemphisMojo15s with a super well-protected charging port that prevents it from getting filthy just because you're rolling around in the dirt, I might add

[@markpettie681]

Sweet freakin light & I dig the catchy tune as well!! Much gratitude for review bro✌

[@billpaxston4819]

I run two of them one on my AR-15 and the other one of my 12 gauge both are a thousand lumens and work just fine for me Bank Street guns recommended this light to me here in Arizona. And it is met my standards and they took the recoil just fine and I got a good deal on one at the same store 28 bucks and of course a couple of dollars more for the quick-release mounts but it works perfect

[@NightFly216]

I still feel the pd35 tac was the perfect all around carry/tactical light. I loved the spacing of the output levels much more; more useful in my opinion. Also perfect balance between hotspot and spill. It’s a shame they felt the need to discontinue the tac version. Good thing I picked up three of them, still carry that light all the time. Good review, well done!

[@THEPLANETEARTH]

I did some extreme testing I got 1700 lumens with a 3500mah 18650 2 hours at 1700

[@BlueSkyCountry]

Construction worker here. Any lights that can withstand sawdust, paint chips, welding arc smoke, filthy grimy hands covered in machine oil, and angle grinder dust for months on end passes the crucible. Fenix lights definitely pass the test. I am a hardcore Fenix adherent. No Fenix tool or battery has ever failed on me.

[@2SavedByChrist]

Thank you. Great review. Answered all my questions.

[@MrWuChung]

I disagree with preferring the outside USB port. I foresee all kinds of problems later on. Rubber corrodes and will eventually break off. It'll also compromise the water resistant feature.

[@ChrispyThings]

I’ve never had any of this issues happen yet. One they do, I may reconsider

[@daveb3123]

Agree entirely. Bought this light because it's one of the few fenix without the outside port

[@sbmillward]

Thanks for the review. Interesting and informative.

[@THEPLANETEARTH]

The light beam is so sexy on this light 🤩🤩

[@luisfelipeantoniomarchanth8711]

Great flashlight. Fenix is awesome!!

[@121dodgers]

I'm a fan of any fenix light that offers an 'eco' mode that is 5 lumens or lower. Looking at the pd36 'eco'...

[@greekveteran2715]

The older models where more user friendly, this new one, is more tactical oriented.

[@nexxtgenfarms8615]

? How. It is literally the same button set up as the v1 and v2

[@carrot5570]

Low medium high turbo strobe ??

[@MikeWood]

Thanks for the quick comprehensive review that included the buttons. I EDC the small E18R and love it. Especially the press and hold strobe which give a potential tactical edge. Don't like that the PD 35r has no side switch use at all when off. And the micro USB only on the battery is a fail that will make me skip it.

[@Charles3853]

Another great review! The addition of an extra replacement cover is great, just a little concerned with the two button option. Having to change hand position when selecting different modes could be inconvenient. Overall looks like a decent flashlight.

[@ChrispyThings]

Having to change modes with the side button is common with dual switch light. Having the side switch only for that operation is new to me.

[@kaspermord1519]

I wish mine came with the replacement rubber button, that would have been practical!

[@YanDoroshenko]

I've had a v2 for around 4 or 5 years now, never had a single issue with it. A replaceable rubber button cover does come in handy after some time though. I think I would be getting this one at some point just to have a backup.

[@THEPLANETEARTH]

Always carry 2

[@kobaltstaub287]

Wish those high end flashlight would have some type of magnet to them so you can stick them to metal while you work it would be a nice feature to add to them

[@ChrispyThings]

Olight has the magnetic tail feature.

[@jingledubz3989]

Great review as always! That’s a cool light, but as you mentioned at the end of the video, def not an edc. Would be cool to have around the house, or even in my car. Thanks! 👍

[@markpettie681]

Another fantastic review! This light should have came with 3500mah with USB-C for gods sake! Fenix is obviously trying to get rid of old stock with these batteries and its a freakin joke!! At 80.00 this kind of crap is unacceptable! Other than this this light is bomb!

[@yahfearingman5825]

Mine does not come with the extra rubber tail switch replacement. I also check their website of what included in the box and it does not include the extra rubber tail switch replacement. I don't know how you were able to get the extra rubber tail switch replacement when you unboxed it? Perhaps, they accidentally threw that in there by mistakes.

[@ChrispyThings]

Not sure. But mine definitely came with it

[@Thunder_Lightning_and_Fury]

If I meet you and see your edc, 4 for $5 Walmart flashlight, I'm probably going to give you this one, new with charging cord and rechargeable battery. I do carry extras. They're awesome.

[@onedirection3510]

It would be great if a company like Fenix, would just make it their brand statement that all of their lights have Eco mode and tail stand. The PD32 v2 tail stands but the PD35 3.0 has better modes. If only if only…

[@Hubjeep]

4:12 Tail is only "tactical" IF you leave the light on a bright setting last time you used it!!! Annoying when using my PD36R. Sometimes I don't even bother to use it if I need a low intensity light and pull out my cell phone instead. All I need is full brightness and a 100 lumen or so.

[@ChrispyThings]

Correct. Or if it has instant turbo.

[@onedirection3510]

Nice review. Would you say the PD32 V2 is a very close competitor? Pros/cons? Thanks

[@draganpantic5947]

All your reviews are extra professional, so please if you are able to test nitecore mh12s, the best lamp in the world. thanks, bye!!!

[@juliusb790]

No tail stand, that sucks!! Would be a deal breaker for me. And thanks alot to the the vender for not making that clear! And I have it coming in the mail. I like the 1 lumen but I think given the choice of one or the other I'll take the 5.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

So did you decide to keep the light after all ?

[@donjon2682]

Best detailed review on this light I seen so far

[@RyansCuts]

Hi there, new to the channel. I can’t explain how confused I got going down the r/flashlight rabbit hole lol. What would your recommendation be for a law enforcement edc duty light? Thanks!

[@ChrispyThings]

Take a look at the Fenix TK16 v2, Nitecore P20ix, or the Olight M2R Warrior Pro. Start with those. I’ve reviewed all 3 on this channel.

[@RyansCuts]

@@ChrispyThings awesome thank you!

[@carrot5570]

I want a flashlight with a firefly mode and a high mode but the default starting point is firefly mode

[@GehWegX]

Maybe is the Fenix PD32 V.2 better for you, it is smaller and they can Tailstand.

[@ChrispyThings]

I have many lights that’s are smaller…not necessarily better though.

[@hztn]

Is clips really titanium? Is it magnetic, or not? Yes, some titanium alloys are very flexible, and even possible to make springs from it, but it need to be tested. (Suppose such alloys extremely expensive, and in use only in aerospace.)

[@Studat]

I prefer my dual switch to do both. The front switch doing nothing when off is a bit of a pain.

[@THEPLANETEARTH]

Save you from burning your self 👍

[@Studat]

@@THEPLANETEARTH haven't burnt myself so far 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@WColdblooded357W]

I really don't understand why they wouldn't make it tailstand. Every damn light should tailstand.

[@ChrispyThings]

It’s almost a must have for me

[@blueman9176]

The button is recessed when turned on and will hence tail stand then

[@edromero5470]

@@blueman9176 my pd35v2 didn't tailstand. I don't think this one will either. Wish it did

[@Viking.Gladiator.Worrior]

Hello Mr. Fenix ​​tactical flashlight is very high quality, especially the LED. I believe it is possible that this Fenix ​​tactical uses LED type TFS-40. The hot spot I see looks more tinted and sharp.If compared to xhp35 cree HD and sst-40. I think, the EDC MH12SE tactical flashlight is already out on the market. The distance is up to 400 meters and uses SFT-40 LED. If the Nitecore MH12 SE model already on the market in the US, please review the model if you don't mind :). Thank you and I really appreciate it. The sound of the music is good and I like the sound of the background music while Mr. did the flashlight test.

[@busman7228]

Great video

[@smjsychj]

Does this work with flat-top 18650s?

[@BlueSkyCountry]

No. Only button tops. Protected cells are recommended as they come with vents that will release gas and prevent explosions in case of shirt circuits or charging malfunction.

[@reahs4815]

@@BlueSkyCountry yea no idea why you would want unprotected cells in high power flashlights. these large (18650/21700) li-ion cells are nothing to play around with

[@BlueSkyCountry]

@@reahs4815 This right here. Fenix has really knocked it out of the park by integrating smart circuitry and battery malfunction safeguards into their lights that can detect a battery defect and stop operation if so. High lumen lights are not toys and my 1000 lumen UC35 and 1700 lumen PD35 can permanently damage retinas on maximum output. I ONLY use a smart charger with the 18650 batteries that I use in my lights that detect and display charging status, how much power is going in etc. I do construction and maintenance and I have to crawl, stoop, kneel, and squat in dark and dangerous environments with loose wires, exposed nails, debris, and hazardous chemicals all the time and the last thing I want to happen while working is to have an equipment failure.

[@Triaz357]

Not being able to get to instant high or turbo from the tail cap switch as a memory mode dual switch light makes it useless as a work light or tactical light. Who wants to have to reposition the light or free up your other hand when you need more light than what you have memory set at? Fenix was my first nice high powered light many years ago and I loved it. They are falling behind the curve though. Just like Maglite but a little slower.

[@igoreOO7]

I don't know.. it's not PD35 anymore. I bought PD35 in 2013 with 860 lumens on board. Nine years have passed and it still works. Two years ago I bought PD36r, slightly bigger. So this new Version 3 looks like pd36. Why don't just name them in order- pd35, pd36, pd,37 etc

[@willmurphy5166]

Thoughts on how this compares to the UC35 v2?

[@AlexMHH]

I got one. I wouldn't recommend it--first Fenix light I didn't love. It's a white-green that looks dingy like a white undershirt washed with darks too many times and not bleached. It's bright and has a great throw. You can see a lot, but everything looks like shit.

[@Richard_Barnes]

Good review 🙂👊🏻 I’ve just had a Nitecore in as I wanted something different to my usual. Ha. Addictions eh………. Yeah I Agree, that’s too much of a spot light for me. I went for a big flood in mine,.

[@Studat]

stick with Nitecore, they blow fenix away.

[@Richard_Barnes]

@@Studat yeh I’m seeing it in this P10iX 👍🏻🙂

[@greekveteran2715]

@@Studat I have the opposite experience. Nitecore have a bit more fails than Fenix, which it's very rare to fail. Also they last longer and also, they have better batter consuption and better output level on their modes. Nothing really wrong with Nitecore, I just like Fenix way more, for the reasons I mentioned.

[@Studat]

@@greekveteran2715 I had the Fenix PD40R V2 and the LR35R. The PD40 could only hit and hold turbo if the battery was 85% or over and the rotary dial become lose after a month. Sold it cheap. The LR35R got that hot it was hard to turn off. Sold that one as well. The output spacing on the Nitecores are amazing. I have the MH10S, MH12S, MH25S, P30i and the P20iX. All work brilliantly and have great spacings in the output levels.

[@karl3349]

I am looking for another EDC to replace my lost original PD35 which at the time was a great thrower with bright spill. I have a TK15 UE that easily lights up trees over 100 yards away, and has a nice spill as well. At doesn't look like the PD35 V3.0 will actually light up the trees at 100+ yards. Is that the case, or is it just how it looks on video? I also want a decent spill for hiking in the woods, etc.

[@THEPLANETEARTH]

OH THIS LIGHT IS AMAZING AND THE BEAM PATTERN IS Nice

[@FlashBro-r4w]

The fenix pd35 v3 can do all that in stride. Especially using the upgraded 3500mah battery. Runtimes go way up.

[@Irwansyahhh]

i recieved mine about 4 days ago, im suprised at the beam profile that seems a bit more "compact" because i thought its gonna be more floodier and the light is more on the warmer color IMO must be the LED. i prefer a light that comes with dual switch and this is it, everything was ok for me its just the tail stand incapability really such a disappointment.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

It has a beam distance of 357 meters...of course it won't be floody. My LD30, 1500 lumens, has only 200 meters of throw. Huge floody pattern

[@tarrabirdsell7695]

To your knowledge are there any headstraps that fit this flashlight that's 360 adjustable? I see ones that strap in but they don't allow me to angle the light.

[@ChrispyThings]

Honestly don’t know. This would be too large for me as a headlight.

[@tarrabirdsell7695]

@@ChrispyThings Thanks for the reply. I'll keep looking. I live on the road so my flashlight has to do everything, haha.

[@gage-money]

Are there comparable lights with similar lumens/candela/size from other companies? Looking to get an EDC light soon and this is my front runner

[@FlashBro-r4w]

Thrunite TN12 pro. About $30 dollars cheaper too but I still prefer the fenix pd35 v3

[@busman7228]

Why do These Fenix flashlights have that green tint on lower levels?

[@ChrispyThings]

Olight has the same issue but much worse with Fenix. Low CRI leds

[@godforever27]

This or olight warrior mini 2?

[@ChrispyThings]

The Olight Warrior mini 2 is hard to beat

[@godforever27]

@@ChrispyThings that's what I was thinking I have the s2r baton 2 now but want to upgrade. Thanks for the feedback

[@alexc1287]

replacement switch cover is an unexpected plus

[@diribastabasta]

latest but micro usb. :-(

[@allemander]

5:06 “…titanium (pocket) clip…” Lol. No. Fenix doesn’t do that. It’s stainless steel.

[@ChrispyThings]

According to their website, it’s a titanium clip.

[@allemander]

@@ChrispyThings My apologies. I couldn’t have known you’d be that sensitive to an expression of incredulous laughter. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I meant no offense, at all. Besides, a rule I like to live by is this: offense can only be taken; it can never be given. 😉👍🏼 I do see now where the graphic on the Fenix site does say ‘titanium body clip’, so if that’s accurate, it’s certainly an unexpected upgrade. By contrast, the description in one particular Amazon listing I read does designate the clip as being steel, however. Which afaik, has always been the material they’ve previously used on this part. I’m a fan of all things Ti and all things flashlights, so thanks for your review! 🙏🏼😊

[@ChrispyThings]

Honestly I have no clue if it’s titanium or steel. And you’re right, historically they’ve used only stainless steel. But with this listing it says titanium so that’s what I go with. I’m just hoping it’s not a mistake on their site. If it is, I’ll put an update in the description box. 👍🏻

[@allemander]

@@ChrispyThings Will the pocket clip attract a magnet? If it does, it’s definitely not titanium. Food for thought. ✌🏼

[@Maksim.79]

👍👍👍

[@apa7611]

Does it have Tactical mode like the pd35 tac from a few years ago has?

[@ChrispyThings]

There are no switchable modes.

[@Hubjeep]

@@ChrispyThings Dang! My buddy has a SureFire that has 1,000 or 50 lumens, all on the tailswitch. First tap is 1,000, second is 50... That's all I need. But has light has no battery indicator (a must for me).

[@TheBen8355]

Fenix is really good at not giving people exactly what they want.

[@cajunoneforchrist4545]

Gotta trim the tail switch lol rubber flap breaks off all brands eventually best lite Fenix has in my book

[@blueman9176]

Turn it on and then try tail standing it....

[@ChrispyThings]

I tried that. Still doesn’t work.

[@BlueSkyCountry]

I made my own from a liquor shot glass. I do maintenance in buildings with no light so I stand my UC35 or PD35 up and use the ceiling scatter as a room light.

[@BlueSkyCountry]

@@ChrispyThings Get a shot glass and some Propoxy plumbing putty. Line the inside of the glass with enough putty to leave just enough room for the tail of the flashlight. Be careful to not let the uncured putty touch the flashlight itself. Once the putty cures, you can set the light in there head up. That is what I use in maintenance and construction. The lowest service setting of 50 lumens lights up a large room enough to read by.

[@Hershal13]

1 negative that they are still using micro usb.

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Hate no USB-C

[@THEPLANETEARTH]

Its not built in rechargeable I’ve never seen a usb c battery

[@busman7228]

Fenix has a usb-c battery 21700

[@ScottHirschman]

Micro USB? No thanks. will stay with the 36

[@ThatCleanMT]

:35 seconds in and turned off, looking elsewhere. Micro USB? Come on Fenix… Should be USB-C. I’ve dumped all my edc electronic gear that isnt USB-C.

[@ChrispyThings]

Everything from here on out needs to be USB C

[@ThatCleanMT]

@@ChrispyThings picked up the 36R instead since it’s got USB-C. Really wanted the higher lumen output on the 35 but micro USB killed it for me.

[@blackfriar000]

You still need to learn how to show the light of a flashlight properly.

[@ChrispyThings]

Nope. I’m doing just fine and don’t need to learn anything. But your complaint is noted.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

You make zero sense lol

[@DJNicShogun]

fenix sucks so badly lasts just 10 mins