REVIEW: Fenix TK35 UE 2018

Helloeveryone, today we will see the review of the brand new Fenix ​​TK35EU 2018, sent to me by FENIX, whom I thank for the opportunitygranted to me; specifically for the review.


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Here the link of the torch:
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Complete album of Picture: [url]https://imgur.com/a/pqNTG[/url]

TORCH PACK


The torch comes in a cardboard box,where: in the front there is the image of the flashlight, somefeatures, photos that show the use of the flashlight and of coursethe FENIX logo


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On the sides there are images ofthe torch and some data











On the back side there is a smalltorch description, data and technical parameters, the runtime schemeof the levels, the dimensions and the contents of the pack


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At the top there is a plastic hookthat allows the box to be hung


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Once the box is open,we see the torch inserted into a specially shaped transparent plasticblister and, underneath it, we find the torch sheath; with inside themanual, some brochures, the lanyard, a spare oring and the cable tocharge the battery


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BATTERY PACK The ARL-B 18-3500batteries arrive in an anonymous cardboard box, if not for a stickerwritten with the battery model









Opening the box we find the shapedsponge that protects the two batteries inside their blisters













Here a picture of theblisters, where some characteristics of the batteries are indicated






TORCH


The brand new FENIX TK35 UE 2018 ismedium in size: 16.5 cm in length, 4.8 cm in diameter of the head and4.3 cm in diameter of the body; all with a weight of 380 gr. withbatteries and 281 gr. without batteries


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Here some photos of theFENIX TK35 UE 2018 compared with Armyek Predator pro V3 and CrelantV6CS


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Here instead the torch held in hand(my hand is medium in size)


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The large Led XHP 70 isperfectly centered at the base of the orange peel dish (which allowsa more homogeneous beam), note also the anti-reflection treatment ofthe lens


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The lens is protected by a smoothand thick bezel, which protrudes a few mm above it


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The head of the torch, some similarto the "swords" facing the bezel; others are circular andsurround the lower part of the head, intersecting with the first.


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Below the head, the torch bodybecomes thinner, giving the handle a shape that resembles a"parallelepiped"; but with softer features. We can dividethe handle into two areas: the area with thinner and rounded sides,completely covered with grooves that give it a good grip; the otherarea, instead, has softer grooves, which are located at the edges andin the center, the latter is perfectly positioned where thefingertips rest while holding it in your hand. As you can see fromthe photos to follow, on the torch cover there are also somewritings, such as the brand and the model. (from these photos andfrom the head, you can see how the lettering is impeccable)


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Below the handle we find thetailcap, which, thanks to two wings having holes for the lanyard,allows the Tailstand of the torch


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On the tailcap, there are twobuttons and a selector. The former allow switching on, switching offand changing levels; the selector instead, allows you to select oneof the 3 available modes.
On the secondarybutton, which allows the level change, there is an LED that indicatesthe battery status and one of the selected mode.


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HAIII anodizing is perfect inevery part, like lettering.




This torch can only bedivided into two parts, meaning that only the head can be unscrewed.
Once the head isunscrewed, we can see the threads, which arrive well greased and flowperfectly, and the great Oring that gives the torch a degree ofimpermeability IP68 (2 meters deep)


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Inside the torch body, we find thebattery holder which, on one side has the two poles, and on the otherside has the other contacts of the buttons. It is made of blackplastic, on the sides you can insert two 18650 batteries (note thegolden springs); the micro USB input that allows the charging is onthe round part, on the side of the poles, under the micro USB portthere is a LED that indicates the status of the recharge.


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The thicknesses are generous


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Here the button contacts at thetailcap are visible; Notice how the torch body shrinks and adaptsperfectly to the battery carrier.


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The poles are both on the head, andare formed by a golden spring placed at the center of the head; andby three protruding lamellae, of the same golden metal of the spring.


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Here a picture of the three partsof the torch


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BATTERIES
The 3,650 V and 3,600 mA 3,500 mAhARB-L18 batteries, with integrated protection circuit, come with avoltage of 3.71 V; the weight of a battery is 50 gr


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On their body there is written theFENIX brand and some data-details of the batteries


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Here the protruding positive pole


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Here the flat negativepole


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Following is a comparison betweenthe two 18650 ARB-L18 FENIX batteries, with a 18650 Armytek


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OBJECTS


As already written above, theflashlight arrives with the Lanyard, with the charging cable and withthe carrying case.


Lanyard:


The lanyard is really welldone, and can be divided into two parts: one, where the hand isinserted, formed by a black cord of woven synthetic fabric; that youcan adapt to the wrist thanks to a "cable slide made of materialsimilar to the leather.
The other part insteadconsists of a thin tail, always in black synthetic material, whichgoes to bind to the torch; the two parts are joined by a "fitting"having the same processing similar to the skin; imprinted on theFENIX brand.


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Charging Cable:


The charging cable in black rubbermaterial is 85 cm long; at one end it has a USB contact, while in theother end it has a MicroUSB contact. On the latter there is also theFenix ​​logo engraved above; on both ends there is areinforcement where the cable enters, in order to avoid breakage inthe inner conductor wires in case of cable bending.


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Torsion Sheath:


The black synthetic fabricsheath is well made and very comfortable to use.
It does not completely coverthe torch, only the handle and the tailcap are covered; but there isa band with velcro closure, which passing inside a slot in blackplastic material, allows you to lock the head of the torch.


There is a second slotin the upper part of the scabbard


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In the back of the scabbard thereis a loop that allows you to attach it to the belt


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The seams are not well made andresist the stresses caused by any tugs, etc.


UI


The UI of the torch is not difficult,in fact, just a moment to learn it. It will be enough just todistinguish the three different keys, which are; Tactical switch,Functional switch and Mode switch. Below I will indicate what thebuttons above are for: Tactical Switch = On-Off, Momentary OnFunctional switch = Change levels Mode Switch = Change Mode Below animage showing the various switches


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Now I start by indicating whichmodes can be selected in the torch and how to do it. The Mode switchis a sort of selector ring, where a small triangle indicates whichmode is selected; the different modes are indicated by a symbol onthe side of the tailcap. Following a picture of the symbols and howthey indicate


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Block mode:


In this mode the flashlight will notturn on, but, if you press the Tactical button; the LED on theFunctional switch will light up. This will indicate that the tacticalbutton is in the ON position and will also indicate the batterystatus.


Outdoor mode:


In this mode you have most of thelevels;


• Turbo 3200 Lumen for 1h 30 minutes
• High 1000 Lumens for 3h 40 minutes
• Med 350 Lumens for 10h 50 minutes
• Low 100 Lumens for 38h 40 minutes
• Eco 20 Lumens for 152h


In this mode you will also have 2 Flashlevels;


• 3200 Lumen strobe
• SOS 100 Lumen




First of all, the torch has a memoryfunction, so it will light up at the last level selected.
Once the TK35 UE 2018 is turned on bypressing the Tactical button (also allows the momentary on of thelast selected level), just press the Functional switch to change thelevels; Each time you press the Function button, a level will change(levels will cycle in this sequence: Eco-> Low-> Med->High-> Turbo).
To go to Flash levels, you need to holddown the Function button for 1 second; in this way the Strobo levelwill be activated. To change from Strobo to SOS I will just click theFunctional button.
To exit the Flash levels, just holddown the Function button for 1 second.




Tactical Mode:


In this mode there are only 2 levels;


• Turbo 2000 Lumen for 2h
• 3200 Lumen strobe


In tactical mode you have the normalfunctionality of the Tactical button (On-Off and Momentary on), toswitch from Turbo to Strobe, and vice versa, just press the functionswitch for 1 second.




The flashlight also has the function ofsignaling the status of the batteries.
The LED located at the center of theFunctional switch, in addition to remaining on if the Tactical buttonis pressed while the torch is in Blocking mode; it will indicate thecharge status of the batteries, and it will illuminate it (green orred light) for 3 seconds each time it is switched on:


• Steady green = Excellent
• Flashing Green = Sufficient
• Solid Red = Low
• Flashing Red = Critical


In addition, the flashlight will signalif the battery voltage is too low; When the voltage becomes too lowwhen the light is on, the LED on the Function button will flash red.
When the voltage drops too much, thelight levels will go up to the Eco level; the torch will switch offwhen the batteries are empty.


These last two functions are onlyavailable using two Rechargeable 18650 Li-Ion batteries.


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To recharge the torch, remove theCarrier and insert it through the MicroUSB sockets (on the carrier)and USB to the power supply.


Below the MicroUSB input there is a LEDthat will light up in red while charging is in progress; when thecharging is complete, the LED will light up in Green.


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BEAM AND PAINT


The XHP 70 led gives a Flood beam toour TK35 UE 2018, with a not particularly large spill and a wide butvery bright spot.
The spill, holding the torch parallelto the ground at a height of about 1 meter, starts at about 1.75meters from the tip of the feet.


Here a photo of the beam about 20 cmfrom the wall


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Here the width of the beam


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The light color of this XHP 70 is notcool in my eyes; I would call it a chilly Neutral White.


Following the beamshot 10 meters fromthe door, in Outdoor mode in the growing levels


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Here the Beamshot at 25 meters from thewall in Outdoor mode in the Crescent levels


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Beamshot 60 meters at the 3200 LumenTurbo level


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Following the beamshot at 10 and 25meters in Tactical Mode


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DATA AND GRAPHICS


Following the Lux, Lumen and RuntimeCharts:


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Here the Runtime graph (the tests werecarried out with an ambient temperature of exactly 20 C °) of the3200 Lumen Turbo and 2000 Lumen Turbo levels; Below is the graph ofthe temperatures measured during the test


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PERSONAL OPINIONS




The FENIX TK35 UE 2018 is really wellbuilt, easy to use, integrated recharging in the carrier carrier andthe very large amount of light that emanates; make it a perfect torchfor professional uses, such as Police or Search and Rescue Forces.
Perfect to be used during work and leftin charge by day; moreover, there is the possibility to connect thecarrier to the cigarette lighter socket of the car.
It is also perfect for adventurelovers, a powerful and reliable flashlight like this is the ideal tokeep in your backpack during your excursions.
I have used it a lot in the last twoweeks, fishing, hiking etc.; and I can say that I really satisfied,the beam despite being flood, can also be used at distances not tooclose. In short, I found myself very well, and the sense of soliditythat arose when you use it; it's a very important thing for me.
As we all know, the FENIX brand issynonymous with quality and reliability; and certainly this torchwill not disappoint those who buy it.
Beyond that, the objects that comealong with the torch is really excellent.


I remind everyone that the ARB-L18batteries are not included with the torch.


STRENGTHS


• Extreme brightness
• Robustness
• IP65
• Excellent feeling during use
• Rechargeable Carrier
• Long duration in the Medium levels




DO YOU RECOMMEND?


Of course ! I would recommend it toanyone for work, hobby, fishing, hunting or camping; need a verypowerful, reliable and rechargeable flashlight via USB.
In particular I find it very good forthe Police or Search and rescue forces.

I have every TK35 but THIS one. It is very interesting UI. It is basically the same dual purpose UI the PD35TAC uses. My only pause...XHP70? Why not XHP70.2? Did Fenix manage to design a reflector that eliminates the PLUS symbol artifact of the XHP70?

Thank you for the post OP I had no idea this one was even coming out. Thumbs up!