Comparison Console
Fenix PD25R vs Olight Diffuse
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5043% 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$79.95Most expensive
US$32.99Cheapest
Weight
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
700 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1700 cd
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging via battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Common praise
Compact and portable sizeHigh output and beam distance for its sizeReliable and well-built with IP68 waterproof ratingUSB-C charging convenienceGood mode variety and memory function
Good waterproof rating (IPX8)Anti-roll pentagon shapeGood output and runtimeConvenient battery with onboard USB-C chargingNice e-switch with indicator and lockout
Common complaints
Smaller size can be difficult for large handsNo detailed max candela specification availableRuntime data varies with battery choice and isn’t always clearly specified
No knurling makes grip less secureTailcap is small and fiddly to unscrewNo built-in charging in flashlight (battery charges externally)Limited documentation on AA battery mode