Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R Pro vs Olight Baton 3 Pro Max
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3329% 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$140Most expensive
US$120.95Cheapest
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Length
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
36600 cdHighest candela
6974 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2520 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-strength aluminum
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementOutdoor AdventureProfessional Applications
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Outdoor ActivitiesPowerful Illumination With Long RuntimeSafe Use Near Skin Due To Proximity Sensor
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 Build Quality And Solid MachiningPowerful 2500 Lumens Output With Good Beam Distance (~167 M)Very Long Maximum Runtime (up To 60 Days/86400 Minutes)User Friendly Interface With Easy To Use Recessed Side SwitchProximity Sensor To Prevent Accidental Burns, Which Can Be DisabledConvenient Magnetic Proprietary Charging With Included Mcc3 USB CableLightweight Magnesium Alloy Version AvailableIncludes A Travel Pouch And Magnetic L Shaped Stand For Storage
Common complaints
None Clearly Stated In Sources
Battery Is A Proprietary 21700 Cell Limiting Battery Replacement OptionsLight Is Larger Than Previous 18650 Baton Models, Potentially Bulky For SomeLimited Impact Resistance Information And No Explicit Tested Drop Rating
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