UP-CLOSE Fenix Handheld & Weapon LED Lights
The TK75 produces 4,000 lumens, twice that of a patrol car spotlight.
able kit includes two rechargeable batteries and a digital, two-bay smart charger. The compact, ruggedized, multiple-mode, 1,000- lumen TK16 has an MSRP of $80.
TK75 In late-2015, Fenix introduced an entirely new TK75 LED fl ashlight. Let’s put the new TK75 fl ashlight in perspective with other police lights. The new LED A-pillar spotlights on police vehicles produce 2,000 lumens. The TK75 handheld produces 4,000 lumens. The TK75 is big but record-setting compact for the output. It has
a 7.3-inch overall length and a 2.1-inch body diameter. This is simi- lar to but bigger than the old 2-cell, D-cell fl ashlight. The 3.4-inch bezel diameter means it is carried in the patrol vehicle, not on the duty belt. The heft compares to the old D-cell fl ashlight…except it produces 4,000 lumens. That is three times the beam reach, 27 times the runtime, and 200 times the brightness. Think Search & Rescue. Think woodland search. Think alley search. The TK75 uses four rechargeable Li-ion batteries or eight CR123A batteries. It takes a lot of battery power to generate 4,000 lumens. The dual body switch on the TK75 gives the offi cer the output selection of four brightness levels and two Momentary-on modes: burst and strobe. Burst means it comes on right away. The four levels are 35 lumens, 600 lumens, 1,600 lumens, and 4,000 lumens. The maximum beam reach is over 2,100 feet, which is almost
½-mile. The continuous runtime ranges from just under two hours (4,000 lumen) to over 11 days (35 lumen). The TK75 has a low-voltage warning function to indicate when to replace or recharge the batteries. The dual body switches are user-friendly. Push and hold the Mode
button to turn the TK75 On and Off. Tap the Mode button to sequence between light output levels: 35; 600; 1,500; and 4,000 lumens. With the unit Off, push and release the Burst button and get an immediate 4,000-lumen continuous light. Push and hold the Burst button or continue to hold the Burst button and output changes to a 4,000-lumen strobe with two alternating strobe patterns. The TK75 without batteries has an MSRP of $199, making it one
of the lowest priced, highest output fl ashlights available. The TK75 with the rechargeable battery kit (four batteries and digital charger bay) has an MSRP of $294.
PD-series The PD-series are traditional, compact LED fl ashlights, and come
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The TK16 is a low-cost, 1000-lumen light with a Dual Tactical Tail Switch.
in 10 different versions ranging from the 210-lumen PD22 to the 1,600-lumen PD40. All have bezels of nearly the same diameter as the body, so all can be belt-carried. Importantly, any PD-series light can be mounted to a Picatinny rail. The PD-series lights use the Cree XP LED emitter, good for 50,000 hours. We tested the 550-lumen PD25 and the 1,000-lumen PD35TAC.
In Fenix-speak, “TAC” means Tactical Edition. The TAC fl ash- lights have a bit more light output but importantly, both a body switch and a tailcap switch. The PD35 and PD35TAC are Fenix’s most popular fl ashlights.
PD25 The extremely compact PD25 is the answer to the patrol adage, if you need a fl ashlight, you need two fl ashlights. In other words, one is none; two is one. With a maximum output of 550 lumens, the PD25 is just ¾-inch in diameter, and 3 ¾ inches long. The pocket clip will hold it on the vest carrier or any pocket. At its maximum 550-lumen output, the tiny PD25 has a beam reach over 400 feet, almost 150 yards. With the PD25, the light output and runtime depends on the bat-
tery in use. In most modes, the output is the same: 5 lumens, 50 lumens, and 150 lumens. At the maximum, the rechargeable battery produces 550 lumens while the CR123A makes 400 lumens. The runtimes, however, strongly favor the CR123A battery. At
the lowest and highest levels, the CR123A has double the runtime. In the middle two modes, the CR123A lasts about 30 percent lon-
The PD25 is a very compact light but still makes 550 lumens with a 150-yard reach.
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