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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix E08R UE
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix E08R UE ($84.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix E08R UE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $84.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 125g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | Twenty-One lighting modes including five spotlight levels, five floodlight levels, Instant Turbo, Strobe, two red light modes, green laser, and six colorful scene modes on the body |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Output | — | 1,600 lumens, 160 m |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST20 LED and one Luminus SFT25 LED |
| Size | — | Length 129 mm, Width 31 mm, Height 18 mm |
| Runtime | — | 111 hours max |
| Weight | — | 125g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.41 oz. (125g) 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 E08R UE
- 1,600 lumens and 160 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery
- 125 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 111 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E08R UE is the better value at $84.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.