Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix E28R V2.0 ($64.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix E28R V2.0 |
| Price | $90 | $64.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 128g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | — |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Material | — | Hard-anodized aluminum |
| Weight | — | 128g (Fenix published) |
| Output | — | 1700lm max |
| Runtime | — | 260h max |
| Weight basis | — | 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 E28R V2.0
- Takes either an 18650 or two CR123A
- 1,700 lm in a 128 g light
- Long low-mode runtime
- Page showed it on pre-order at research time
- Heavier than flat or AAA lights
Fenix E28R V2.0 is the better value at $64.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.