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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix HL45R ($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 HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 133g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Output | — | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | — | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Size | — | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | — | 54 hours max |
| Weight | — | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) 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 HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL45R 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.