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Review Fenix PD22UE: first Fenix XP-L EDC, max. 510 lumens, 1 x CR123A / 16340
Fenix has updated the successful PD22 with the newest XP-L led. This is also a long awaited light because it can run on a 16340 cell. For me, this is from now my EDC!
the ultimate edition of the PD22
powered by the latest XP-L V5 led
Before we have a closer look, the specifications (given by Fenixlight):
Utilizes Cree XP-L V5 LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
4 brightness levels:
· Turbo
CR123A Battery: 400 Lumens (1 hour 15 min.)
16340 Battery: 510 Lumens (45 min.)
· High
CR123A Battery: 200 Lumens (2 hours 20 min.)
16340 Battery: 200 Lumens (1 hour 50 min.)
· Mid
CR123A Battery: 60 Lumens (10 hours)
16340 Battery: 60 Lumens (7 hours)
· Low
CR123A Battery: 6 Lumens (100 hours)
16340 Battery: 6 Lumens (50 hours)
· Strobe:
CR123A Battery: 400 Lumens
16340 Battery: 510 Lumens
· SOS:
* CR123A Battery: 200 Lumens
16340 Battery: 200 Lumens
· With a maximum beam distance of 426 feet (130 meters), you get a 242% performance boost from the regular PD22 version
· Intelligent drive circuit: automatically recognizes the battery loaded and selects the corresponding working mode of the battery
· Tactical tail switch with momentary on
· Intelligent memory circuit: Automatically enters the previously used brightness level when turned on
· Waterproof to IPX-8 rathing: 2 meters for 30 minutes
· Includes one AOD-S diffuser which allows the light to stand on any surface
· Digitally-regulated output: maintains constant brightness
· Low-voltage warning function to remind you to replace the battery
· Reverse polarity protection to protect from improper battery installation
· Over-heat protection to avoid high-temperature of the surface
· Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
· Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
· Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
· Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
· 90mm/3.54in Length x 21.5mm/.84 inch Diameter
· 45-gram/1.59 ounches weight (excluding battery)
Unboxing:
The PD22UE is delivered in a nice, tiny carton. Carton's size shows you can expect a real compact light. I like the looks of the box, and it looks like Fenix has banned their blisters… I'm very happy with that…
the box
on the box the (output)specs and runtime..with a typo on flashaholics
and in the box: PD22UE, manual and warranty card, holster, lanyard, spare o-ring, CR123a and diffusor
Impressions:
Tiny Fenix-EDC, excellent built-quality and finishing. Anodizing well done. XP-L V5 led is well centered, engraving is ok. Fenix did a good job on the threads too: I had some Fenixlights before with "gritty" threads. These are well made. Fenix has also added a better, improved clip. No negatives on this! The diffusor fits on a bunch of other lights of my collection too, very handy!
excellent built-quality
and finishing
well centered led
tiny, but 500+ lumens!
unfortunately no tailstand…
can run on 16340 also..
a look inside
good job on the threads
a hard job to add the lanyard
comes with white diffusor, ideal for (map) reading
and holster
User interface:
For me, PD22UE's UI is still one of my favorites. Tail clicky for on/off and momentary, side button for modes: Low > Mid > High > Turbo. Press and hold side button for strobe, long press again (out of strobe-mode) for SOS. Works all without problems, easy to handle with one hand.
Size comparison:
As said earlier, PD22UE is real compact, because it runs on a CR123A cell. It's a little thicker than LD09, but has a bit less length. A comparison between AAA/AA/CR123A Fenix lights.
1 x CR123A, Fenix E99Ti, Fenix LD09 and Fenix PD22UE
Fenix brothers compared: 1 x AAA, 1 x AA and 1 x CR123A/16340
2 x xp-e2 and xp-l v5 led
Tint:
First thing I noticed PD22UE has a cool, bluish tint. When shining on a white wall, and compared with E99Ti you can clearly see that. Personally I'd prefer a more neutral tint.
PD22UE has a bluish tint
The beam:
PD22UE has a nice, big hotspot with enough spill, this is ideal for EDC-ing. We can name it a compact flooder. Compared to the LD09 (almost the same size) you can see clearly the difference. LD09 is more "throwy", but has much less output.
Beamshots:
Projected on a white wall, taken with a CR123A cell, only turbo-mode with CR123A and 16340.
camera settings: ISO100, F/2.7. 1/125 sec, WB daylight, 35mm
animation
Outdoor shots:
First, only the PD22UE's beam. The light has well-balanced modes and a nice profile. You can see clearly the higher output on turbo-mode when driven by a Li-ion cell. Please scroll down for a shootout with other lights…
camera settings: ISO100, F/2.7. 1/125 sec, WB daylight, 35mm
Animated
A shootout against the Fenix LD09, which has about the same size. It shows the difference between an AA- and a Li-ion cell…..
Fenix LD09 against Fenix PD22UE
And a shootout against the Olight ST25 Baton, another light in the "500 lumen class" Note: I used a 14500 cell + spacer in the Olight to get the highest output. As you can see, Olight has (little) more output, but has twice the length..
Olight ST25 against Fenix PD22UE
Conclusion:
From the moment I got this sample, I've carried it 24/7. It's a lightweight, solid EDC with a good interface. The big hotspot and floody beam will be suitable in most situations. Until now I didn't own many Fenix CR123A lights, except the Fenix E15, but with the possibility of adding a rechargeable cell times will change… The 16340 will also give the light more output on turbo. Only cons are the bluish tint and the lack of tailstand. I wish Fenix will come with a more neutral tint. But with the delivered diffusor you'll have steady standing and a more diffused low-mode (for low-mode lovers ) Overall, a very nice EDC with a lot of output, 500+ lumens hidden in the palm of your hand is real impressive! So I can recommend this light for those who are looking for a new, strong Every-Day-Carry light!
:twothumbsThanks to knivesandtools and fenixlight for sending me this sample!:twothumbs
Fenix has updated the successful PD22 with the newest XP-L led. This is also a long awaited light because it can run on a 16340 cell. For me, this is from now my EDC!
the ultimate edition of the PD22
powered by the latest XP-L V5 led
Before we have a closer look, the specifications (given by Fenixlight):
Utilizes Cree XP-L V5 LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
4 brightness levels:
· Turbo
CR123A Battery: 400 Lumens (1 hour 15 min.)
16340 Battery: 510 Lumens (45 min.)
· High
CR123A Battery: 200 Lumens (2 hours 20 min.)
16340 Battery: 200 Lumens (1 hour 50 min.)
· Mid
CR123A Battery: 60 Lumens (10 hours)
16340 Battery: 60 Lumens (7 hours)
· Low
CR123A Battery: 6 Lumens (100 hours)
16340 Battery: 6 Lumens (50 hours)
· Strobe:
CR123A Battery: 400 Lumens
16340 Battery: 510 Lumens
· SOS:
* CR123A Battery: 200 Lumens
16340 Battery: 200 Lumens
· With a maximum beam distance of 426 feet (130 meters), you get a 242% performance boost from the regular PD22 version
· Intelligent drive circuit: automatically recognizes the battery loaded and selects the corresponding working mode of the battery
· Tactical tail switch with momentary on
· Intelligent memory circuit: Automatically enters the previously used brightness level when turned on
· Waterproof to IPX-8 rathing: 2 meters for 30 minutes
· Includes one AOD-S diffuser which allows the light to stand on any surface
· Digitally-regulated output: maintains constant brightness
· Low-voltage warning function to remind you to replace the battery
· Reverse polarity protection to protect from improper battery installation
· Over-heat protection to avoid high-temperature of the surface
· Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
· Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
· Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
· Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
· 90mm/3.54in Length x 21.5mm/.84 inch Diameter
· 45-gram/1.59 ounches weight (excluding battery)
Unboxing:
The PD22UE is delivered in a nice, tiny carton. Carton's size shows you can expect a real compact light. I like the looks of the box, and it looks like Fenix has banned their blisters… I'm very happy with that…
the box
on the box the (output)specs and runtime..with a typo on flashaholics
and in the box: PD22UE, manual and warranty card, holster, lanyard, spare o-ring, CR123a and diffusor
Impressions:
Tiny Fenix-EDC, excellent built-quality and finishing. Anodizing well done. XP-L V5 led is well centered, engraving is ok. Fenix did a good job on the threads too: I had some Fenixlights before with "gritty" threads. These are well made. Fenix has also added a better, improved clip. No negatives on this! The diffusor fits on a bunch of other lights of my collection too, very handy!
excellent built-quality
and finishing
well centered led
tiny, but 500+ lumens!
unfortunately no tailstand…
can run on 16340 also..
a look inside
good job on the threads
a hard job to add the lanyard
comes with white diffusor, ideal for (map) reading
and holster
User interface:
For me, PD22UE's UI is still one of my favorites. Tail clicky for on/off and momentary, side button for modes: Low > Mid > High > Turbo. Press and hold side button for strobe, long press again (out of strobe-mode) for SOS. Works all without problems, easy to handle with one hand.
Size comparison:
As said earlier, PD22UE is real compact, because it runs on a CR123A cell. It's a little thicker than LD09, but has a bit less length. A comparison between AAA/AA/CR123A Fenix lights.
1 x CR123A, Fenix E99Ti, Fenix LD09 and Fenix PD22UE
Fenix brothers compared: 1 x AAA, 1 x AA and 1 x CR123A/16340
2 x xp-e2 and xp-l v5 led
Tint:
First thing I noticed PD22UE has a cool, bluish tint. When shining on a white wall, and compared with E99Ti you can clearly see that. Personally I'd prefer a more neutral tint.
PD22UE has a bluish tint
The beam:
PD22UE has a nice, big hotspot with enough spill, this is ideal for EDC-ing. We can name it a compact flooder. Compared to the LD09 (almost the same size) you can see clearly the difference. LD09 is more "throwy", but has much less output.
Beamshots:
Projected on a white wall, taken with a CR123A cell, only turbo-mode with CR123A and 16340.
camera settings: ISO100, F/2.7. 1/125 sec, WB daylight, 35mm
animation
Outdoor shots:
First, only the PD22UE's beam. The light has well-balanced modes and a nice profile. You can see clearly the higher output on turbo-mode when driven by a Li-ion cell. Please scroll down for a shootout with other lights…
camera settings: ISO100, F/2.7. 1/125 sec, WB daylight, 35mm
Animated
A shootout against the Fenix LD09, which has about the same size. It shows the difference between an AA- and a Li-ion cell…..
Fenix LD09 against Fenix PD22UE
And a shootout against the Olight ST25 Baton, another light in the "500 lumen class" Note: I used a 14500 cell + spacer in the Olight to get the highest output. As you can see, Olight has (little) more output, but has twice the length..
Olight ST25 against Fenix PD22UE
Conclusion:
From the moment I got this sample, I've carried it 24/7. It's a lightweight, solid EDC with a good interface. The big hotspot and floody beam will be suitable in most situations. Until now I didn't own many Fenix CR123A lights, except the Fenix E15, but with the possibility of adding a rechargeable cell times will change… The 16340 will also give the light more output on turbo. Only cons are the bluish tint and the lack of tailstand. I wish Fenix will come with a more neutral tint. But with the delivered diffusor you'll have steady standing and a more diffused low-mode (for low-mode lovers ) Overall, a very nice EDC with a lot of output, 500+ lumens hidden in the palm of your hand is real impressive! So I can recommend this light for those who are looking for a new, strong Every-Day-Carry light!
:twothumbsThanks to knivesandtools and fenixlight for sending me this sample!:twothumbs
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