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Fenix CL30R vs Fenix PD36R V2.0

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 162% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix CL30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix CL30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 147% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix CL30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 162% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix CL30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7933% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Fenix CL30R — Beam distance: 35 m (115 ft)Fenix CL30R — Weight: 412 g (14.53 oz)Fenix CL30R — Length: 136 mm (5.35 in)Fenix CL30R — Retail price: US$108Fenix CL30R — Max lumens: 650 lmFenix CL30R — Max runtime: 360 minFenix PD36R V2.0 — Beam distance: 396 m (1299 ft)Fenix PD36R V2.0 — Weight: 167 g (5.89 oz)Fenix PD36R V2.0 — Length: 140.7 mm (5.54 in)Fenix PD36R V2.0 — Retail price: US$99.95Fenix PD36R V2.0 — Max lumens: 1700 lmFenix PD36R V2.0 — Max runtime: 28920 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Specification
Fenix CL30R
Fenix PD36R V2.0
Price & carry
Retail price
US$108Most expensive
US$99.95Cheapest
Weight
412 g (14.53 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
136 mm (5.35 in)Shortest
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
1700 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
35 m (115 ft)Lowest
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
Max runtime
360 minShortest runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Micro-USB charging
USB-C (up to 18W fast charging)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Synthetic
A6061-T6 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Emergency preparedness▣Survival▣Outdoor activities▣Portable lighting▣Power bank functionality
▣EDC▣Backpack carry▣Long runtime▣Outdoor use
Common praise
✓High lumen output for size✓Versatile power bank feature✓Multiple lighting modes✓Solid build quality✓Good runtime on various modes✓Compact and lightweight for a lantern✓Water and impact resistant design
✓High brightness output✓Long runtime✓Fast charging✓Good build quality and durability✓Multiple lighting modes including eco and strobe✓Waterproof and dustproof (IP68)
Common complaints
⚠Initial assembly can be tricky due to top fitting⚠Single-button control may have a learning curve for some
⚠No significant complaints noted in sources