Fenix/Flooder

Fenix LR35R

Name: Fenix LR35R
Brand: Fenix
Price: 130 USD
Availability: InStock

Fenix's 10,000 lumen search light. The LR35R is a wall of light with impressive throw for its flood level. Dual 21700 cells for serious runtime.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 29° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 10,000 lm ÷ 50,000 cd — how this works

$130

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Specifications

Output: 10000lm
Peak intensity: 50000cd
Beam distance: 447m
Emitter: Luminus SFT-70
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Balanced
Cell: 21700
Runtime: 1.5 hrs (high)
Modes: 5 Stepped
Interface: Dual Switch
Water/dust: IP68
Dimensions: 5.5 x 2.0 in
Weight: 12.0 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

USB-C Charging Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Fenix LR35R/5 sources reviewed

A 10,000-lumen searchlight on two 21700s with 503 m of throw, and the thing reviewers keep returning to is Fenix's engineering discipline: quality materials and finish, genuinely good constant-current drivers, and published ANSI specs they consider truthful — which is not universal in this category. The recessed power button prevents accidental activation in a bag, the grip is good, and it's IP68.

The interface is the weak point. Mode memory with no shortcuts to turbo or low means you can't get where you want quickly, and the low end is set far too high: eco at 50 lumens and low at 450. There's no rear tactical switch. It gets hot on turbo, which is expected rather than a fault. A reviewer scored it 8 out of 10 — excellent and powerful, with the UI holding it back.

Consistently praised

10,000 lumens with 503 m of throw from two 21700s
Fenix's constant-current drivers and honestly published ANSI specs
Recessed power button prevents accidental activation in a bag
Good ergonomics and grip for a light this size, and IP68 rated
Long runtime with warning before low-voltage protection engages

Common complaints

Mode memory with no shortcuts to turbo or low
Eco at 50 lumens and low at 450 — both far too bright for close work
No rear tactical switch
Gets hot on turbo
Large and heavy, as any two-cell searchlight is

Questions people ask

Why is the low mode criticised?: Because 50 lumens is the lowest available and 450 is the next step. Neither is usable for anything close-up at night, so this is a light with no quiet end at all.
Are the specs trustworthy?: Reviewers specifically credit Fenix with publishing honest ANSI figures, which is worth noting in a category where inflated claims are routine.
Can it be used tactically?: Not really — there's no rear switch, and the mode memory means you don't know what you'll get when you switch on. It's a search and area light.
How long does it run?: Long, on two 21700s — reviewers report several hours of usable output at moderate levels, with a low-voltage warning before it cuts out.

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