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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Nitecore EDC37
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 352% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 352% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC37 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 35% 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$140
US$140
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)Lightest
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
Length
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmLowest output
8000 lmHighest output
Max candela
36600 cdLowest candela
44010 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Lowest
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2520 minShortest runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Built-in Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C fast charging (18W)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
High-strength aluminum
Stainless steel with PVD coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame with aluminum heat dissipation plate
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementOutdoor adventureProfessional applications
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Common praise
Very bright 2800 lumens outputRobust build quality with IP68 ratingConvenient USB-C chargingTactical dual tail switch usabilityLong battery runtime up to 42 hours
High maximum brightness for compact sizeUseful OLED real-time display with mode, brightness, battery and runtime infoPhysical lockout switch prevents accidental activationGood output regulation with temperature managementSolid build quality with tactical designFast USB-C charging with large built-in batteryMultiple usable modes including flood and spotlight
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
IP54 rating lower than typical IP67/IP68 for full waterproof useBattery is not user replaceableMomentary high output duration limited by thermal regulation
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