Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix LD31 Renegade
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix LD31 Renegade ($99.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix LD31 Renegade |
| Price | $90 | $99.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 164g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | — |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | ARB-L21-6000B 21700 with USB-C |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Weight | — | 164g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
| Output | — | 3200 lumens, 355 m |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 |
| Size | — | 126.4 x 26.5 x 25.6 mm |
| Runtime | — | 84 h 41 min max |
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 LD31 Renegade
- 3200 lumens at $99.95
- Battery doubles as a power bank
- Tail switch plus side switch with Instant Turbo
- Manual lockout switch
- Glass lens and 164g are noticeable in a pocket
- Single LED limits floodlight width
- Proprietary 21700 with built in port
- Tail switch is not user reprogrammable
Fenix PD36R Pro is the better value at $90. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.