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Fenix C7 vs Fenix LD36R
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix LD36R ($114.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix LD36R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $114.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 231g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 3,600 lumens, 385 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | 3 x Luminus SFT25R Gen2 LEDs and 3 x high-performance RGB LEDs |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Fourteen lighting modes including five levels of white light, Strobe, six different colors levels, with a breathing and stepless color mode |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 65 hours 18 minutes max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix LD36R
- 3,600 lumens and 385 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery
- 231 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 231 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 65 hours 18 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.