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Fenix HP30R V2.0 vs Fenix PD36R Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 159% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 186% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$153.31Most expensive
US$140Cheapest
Weight
437 g (15.41 oz)Heaviest
169 g (5.96 oz)Lightest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2800 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
36600 cd
Beam distance
270 m (886 ft)Lowest
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
2520 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Two 21700 Li-ion rechargeable batteries
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1.98 m (6 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
High-strength aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HikingMountain treksJungle treksSnow expeditionsProfessional use such as fire brigade, police, defense, rescue workers
Tactical useLaw enforcementOutdoor adventureProfessional applications
Common praise
Very powerful light output up to 3000 lumensVersatile beam modes including spotlight and floodlightDetachable battery pack for convenience and warmthLong battery runtime, especially on low modesComfortable weight distribution with battery pack off the headEasy to use rotary control switch
Very bright 2800 lumens outputRobust build quality with IP68 ratingConvenient USB-C chargingTactical dual tail switch usabilityLong battery runtime up to 42 hours
Common complaints
Adjustment switch initially stiff and affects beam angleRubber cover for charging port may break or get lost
None clearly stated in sources
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