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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix LD36R
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix LD36R ($114.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix LD36R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $114.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 231g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | Fourteen lighting modes including five levels of white light, Strobe, six different colors levels, with a breathing and stepless color mode |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Output | — | 3,600 lumens, 385 m |
| LED | — | 3 x Luminus SFT25R Gen2 LEDs and 3 x high-performance RGB LEDs |
| Size | — | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 mm |
| Runtime | — | 65 hours 18 minutes max |
| Weight | — | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) 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 LD36R
- 3,600 lumens and 385 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery
- 231 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 231 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 65 hours 18 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix PD36R Pro is the better value at $90. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.