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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix PD36R

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

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Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD36R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD36R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix LD30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix PD36R stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 8% 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 LD30R — Beam distance: 267 m (876 ft)Fenix LD30R — Max candela: 18037 cdFenix LD30R — Weight: 132 g (4.66 oz)Fenix LD30R — Length: 129.7 mm (5.11 in)Fenix LD30R — Retail price: US$86.48Fenix LD30R — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Fenix PD36R — Beam distance: 396 m (1299 ft)Fenix PD36R — Max candela: 132000 cdFenix PD36R — Weight: 167 g (5.89 oz)Fenix PD36R — Length: 140.7 mm (5.54 in)Fenix PD36R — Retail price: US$121.35Fenix PD36R — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$86.48Cheapest
US$121.35Most expensive
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lm
1700 lm
Max candela
18037 cdLowest candela
132000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Lowest
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4450 minShortest runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 18W fast charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
6061-T6 Aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Camping▣Emergency▣Tactical
▣EDC And Outdoor Lighting▣Extended Outdoor Adventures▣Users Needing A Bright, Durable, Rechargeable Flashlight
Common praise
✓High Brightness And Versatile Modes✓Durable And Well Built Metal Body✓Convenient Dual Switch Interface✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant
✓Impressive Brightness And Beam Distance✓Excellent Battery Runtime And Fast USB C Charging✓Rugged Build Quality With Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Versatile 2 Way Body Clip For Hands Free Carry
Common complaints
⚠Price May Be High Compared To Simpler Flashlights
⚠Higher Cost Compared To Simpler Flashlights⚠Flat Side Switch Can Be Hard To Locate By Feel

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