Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix E35R
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix E35R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix E35R |
| Price | $90 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 148g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | — |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | 1x 21700 (included) |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Material | — | A6061-T6 aluminum, hard-anodized |
| Weight | — | 148g (Fenix published) |
| Output | — | 3100lm max |
| Runtime | — | 69h 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 E35R
- 3,100 lm from a single 21700
- Cell included
- 148 g with battery
- Turbo output is time-limited by heat
- Larger than 18650 lights
Fenix E35R is the better value at $79.95. If weight matters most, Fenix PD36R Pro carries lighter at 133g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.