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Fenix PD25 vs Fenix PD25R

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

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Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix PD25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD25R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 134% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix PD25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1414% 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 PD25 — Beam distance: 130 m (427 ft)Fenix PD25 — Weight: 47 g (1.66 oz)Fenix PD25 — Length: 93 mm (3.66 in)Fenix PD25 — Retail price: US$75Fenix PD25 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Fenix PD25 — Max lumens: 550 lmFenix PD25R — Beam distance: 180 m (591 ft)Fenix PD25R — Weight: 110 g (3.88 oz)Fenix PD25R — Length: 134 mm (5.28 in)Fenix PD25R — Retail price: US$79.95Fenix PD25R — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix PD25R — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Specification
Fenix PD25
Fenix PD25R
Price & carry
Retail price
US$75Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
4225 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
180 m (591 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3180 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 16340 rechargeable Li-ion or 3V CR123A Lithium battery
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB rechargeable (ARB-L16-700U included)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (waterproof to 2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasion finish
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Outdoor use▣Tactical applications
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor▣Tactical▣Hiking
Common praise
✓Compact size yet powerful output✓Durable aircraft-grade aluminum construction✓Good battery options with included rechargeable 16340 cell✓Dual-switch design with momentary-on tail switch✓Waterproof to 2 meters IPX8 rating✓Long runtime on lowest setting
✓Compact and portable size✓High output and beam distance for its size✓Reliable and well-built with IP68 waterproof rating✓USB-C charging convenience✓Good mode variety and memory function
Common complaints
⚠Relatively large size for a 16340 battery light⚠Mode memory can be confusing if last mode was strobe
⚠Smaller size can be difficult for large hands⚠No detailed max candela specification available⚠Runtime data varies with battery choice and isn’t always clearly specified