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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 103g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Output | — | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Size | — | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | — | 160 hours max |
| Weight | — | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
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 HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the better value at $54.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.