GoingGear.com Fenix PD10 LED Flashlight Review

The PD10 from Fenix is a twisty (twist the head to turn it on) LED light that puts out a lot of light on a single CR123 battery. The PD10 features three modes that suit any situation, with the high being plenty to light up everything in front of you. Generous knurling on the body ensures that you will have trouble losing your grip on the light.

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• PD10
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[lelueck]

This is not the same as the PD10R5 is it?

[goingprepared]

@lelueck I think the one in this video was an R2, but our current stock is the R5 version.

[tigreslokos]

HEY!

Fenix PD10 or 47's Mini 123???

please, give some feedback (=

[goingprepared]

@tigreslokos The Mini is smaller with about the same output, so I would go with that.

[tigreslokos]

@goingprepared thanks for the response man, but does the mini have a clip?

[goingprepared]

@tigreslokos Nope, no clips on the Minis yet, other than the AA2.

[fjfjrfjfjr]

@classof77 Thank you for your reply!

[classof77]

@fjfjrfjfjr I would. It's a more "throwy" alternative to the Mini 123 -- the Fenix has a tighter and brighter hotspot. Which has advantages and disadvantages.

Some Fenix lights (such as the PD20) have a rather convoluted twist-plus-click user interface that doesn't thrill me. But the PD10 is just a nice simple 3-mode twisty; medium-->low-->high. It's light, small, and handy, and the pocket clip works well. I probably EDC the PD10 more than any other light. Grab one.

[fjfjrfjfjr]

@classof77 I have a 4sevens mini that I really like, but the idea of a nice pocket clip is enticing. Would you recommend the PD10 as a good additional light?

[classof77]

@goingprepared Respectfully disagree. The Mini 123 is a neat little light but the Fenix PD10 has a pocket clip, better ergonomics (much easier to use 1-handed than the stubby Mini), better fit and finish, and it has a superior beam. My Mini's beam is greenish; my PD10's a clean neutral white.

The Mini is lighter. Some people prefer the Mini's output modes (3-->40-->189 lumens) vs. PD10 (95-->6-->190 lumens).

I mostly use the medium and low and find the PD10 an overall more enjoyable light.

[tigreslokos]

@goingprepared hmm, that is a little downside.. but well it has the key ring hole (=