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Fenix LD12R vs Fenix LD36R
Fenix LD12R ($59.95) vs Fenix LD36R ($114.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix LD12R | Fenix LD36R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $114.95 |
| Weight | 74g | 231g |
| Output | 600 lumens, 186 m | 3,600 lumens, 385 m |
| LED | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED | 3 x Luminus SFT25R Gen2 LEDs and 3 x high-performance RGB LEDs |
| Modes | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light | Fourteen lighting modes including five levels of white light, Strobe, six different colors levels, with a breathing and stepless color mode |
| Battery | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 mm |
| Runtime | 16 hours 20 minutes max | 65 hours 18 minutes max |
| Weight | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) including battery) | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD12R
- 600 lumens and 186 m of throw
- Runs on rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery
- 74 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 16 hours 20 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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 LD12R is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.