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Fenix PD36R Pro vs SureFire 6PX Pro

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

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SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, 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 367% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 367% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2700% 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 PD36R Pro — Beam distance: 381 m (1250 ft)Fenix PD36R Pro — Max candela: 36600 cdFenix PD36R Pro — Weight: 169 g (5.96 oz)Fenix PD36R Pro — Length: 145.8 mm (5.74 in)Fenix PD36R Pro — Retail price: US$140Fenix PD36R Pro — Max lumens: 2800 lmSureFire 6PX Pro — Beam distance: 187 m (614 ft)SureFire 6PX Pro — Max candela: 8700 cdSureFire 6PX Pro — Weight: 147 g (5.19 oz)SureFire 6PX Pro — Length: 132 mm (5.20 in)SureFire 6PX Pro — Retail price: US$125SureFire 6PX Pro — Max lumens: 600 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$140Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
36600 cdHighest candela
8700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
187 m (614 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2520 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Two 123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-strength aluminum
Mil-Spec hard anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementOutdoor adventureProfessional applications
Tactical useEveryday CarryOutdoor activitiesSituations requiring adjustable output
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
Durable Mil-Spec constructionReliable dual output with good runtime balanceCompact and ergonomic designExcellent beam quality and throw
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
Higher price point compared to some competitorsNon-rechargeable battery format

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