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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix E03R V2.0
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix E03R V2.0 ($29.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix E03R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 30g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | Seven modes including four brightness levels, red light, red flashing, and pulse light |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | Built-in 400mAh li-polymer battery |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Output | — | 500 lumens, 90 m |
| LED | — | Two white light LEDs and one red light LED, with a lifespan of 50,000 hours |
| Size | — | Length 52.5 mm, Width 26 mm, Height 13 mm |
| Runtime | — | 30 hours max |
| Weight | — | 30g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.06 oz. (30g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix PD36R Pro
- 382m beam range for outdoor use
- IPX8 waterproof — submersible
- USB-C charging with pass-through
- 133g on the heavy side
- $90 is mid-tier investment
- 2800 lm overkill for most EDC tasks
Fenix E03R V2.0
- 500 lumens and 90 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 400mAh li-polymer battery
- Only 30 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 30 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E03R V2.0 is the better value at $29.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.