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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix TK28R
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) vs Fenix TK28R ($219.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R Pro | Fenix TK28R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $219.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 358.3g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | Ten lighting modes including five levels of white light, three levels of red light, red flash, and Strobe |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | Two included 18650 rechargeable li-ion batteries |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Output | — | 6,500 lumens, 400 m |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT70 LED and Luminus SST70 LED (for white light), OSRAM GR CSSPA1.23 red LEDs (for red light) |
| Size | — | Length 147.8 mm, Height 51 mm, Width 32 mm |
| Runtime | — | 102 hours max |
| Weight | — | 358.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz (358.3 g) including batteries) |
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 TK28R
- 6,500 lumens and 400 m of throw
- Runs on Two included 18650 rechargeable li-ion batteries
- 358.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358.3 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 102 hours 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.