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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix HM61R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 167.6g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Output | — | 1,800 lumens, 195 m |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED |
| Size | — | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm |
| Runtime | — | 300 hours max |
| Weight | — | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) 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 HM61R V3.0
- 1,800 lumens and 195 m of throw
- Runs on ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery
- 167.6 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 300 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM61R V3.0 is the better value at $89.95. 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.