Comparison Console
Fenix PD32R vs Fenix PD25
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD32R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD32R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 155% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD32R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD32R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 189% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD32R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 155% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD32R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% 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$69.95Cheapest
US$75Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
550 lmLowest output
Max candela
29588 cdHighest candela
4225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
344 m (1129 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
3180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*18650 rechargeable, or 2*CR123A batteries
One 16340 rechargeable Li-ion or 3V CR123A Lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB rechargeable (ARB-L16-700U included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (waterproof to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasion finish
Use case profile
Best for
General purposeTacticalProfessional useOutdoorLaw enforcement
EDCOutdoor useTactical applications
Common praise
High maximum output of 1400 lumensVersatile power options with 18650 or CR123A batteriesDurable IP68 rated constructionConvenient USB-C charging portUseful multi-function tail switch
Compact size yet powerful outputDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionGood battery options with included rechargeable 16340 cellDual-switch design with momentary-on tail switchWaterproof to 2 meters IPX8 ratingLong runtime on lowest setting
Common complaints
Larger size compared to typical 18650 lightsFlimsy and short charging cableMay require removal of clip for holster use
Relatively large size for a 16340 battery lightMode memory can be confusing if last mode was strobe