Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs RovyVon S3 Pro size comparison

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The RovyVon S3 Pro is 24 mm (0.94 in) shorter than the Fenix PD40R V3.0, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD40R V3.0 · 143 mmRovyVon S3 Pro · 119 mm

The RovyVon S3 Pro is 24 mm (0.94 in) shorter than the Fenix PD40R V3.0, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD40R V3.0
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RovyVon S3 Pro
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Length143 mm (5.63 in)119 mm (4.69 in)−24 mm
Head / width34 mm (1.34 in)29 mm (1.14 in)−5 mm
Body26 mm (1.02 in)29 mm (1.14 in)+3 mm
Weight198 g with battery150 g listed
Battery2170018650
Max output3,000 lm2,800 lm
Throw500 m130 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$119.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026from $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD40R V3.0 vs S3 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The RovyVon S3 Pro is the shorter light: 119 mm (4.69 in) against 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 24 mm (17%). At its widest point the RovyVon S3 Pro is 5 mm slimmer (29 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD40R V3.0: 198 g with battery; RovyVon S3 Pro: 150 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the RovyVon S3 Pro, 7% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD40R V3.0 reaches further: 500 m vs 130 m rated throw (285% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the RovyVon S3 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the RovyVon S3 Pro from $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the RovyVon S3 Pro cost $40.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix PD40R V3.0 if you want longer throw (500 m vs 130 m). Choose the RovyVon S3 Pro if you want a shorter light (24 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD40R V3.0 vs S3 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the RovyVon S3 Pro?

The RovyVon S3 Pro is the shorter light: 119 mm (4.69 in) against 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 24 mm (17%). At its widest point the RovyVon S3 Pro is 5 mm slimmer (29 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD40R V3.0: 198 g with battery; RovyVon S3 Pro: 150 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the RovyVon S3 Pro?

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the RovyVon S3 Pro, 7% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD40R V3.0 reaches further: 500 m vs 130 m rated throw (285% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the RovyVon S3 Pro?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the RovyVon S3 Pro from $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the RovyVon S3 Pro cost $40.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD40R V3.0 and RovyVon S3 Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix PD40R V3.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the RovyVon S3 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

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