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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix LD12R
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix LD12R ($59.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix LD12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 74g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Output | — | 600 lumens, 186 m |
| LED | — | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED |
| Size | — | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm |
| Runtime | — | 16 hours 20 minutes max |
| Weight | — | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) 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 LD12R
- 600 lumens and 186 m of throw
- Runs on rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery
- 74 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 16 hours 20 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix LD12R is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.