Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R Pro vs SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 185% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1427% 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$140Cheapest
US$399Most expensive
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Length
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Shortest
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmHighest output
700 lmLowest output
Max candela
36600 cdLowest candela
100000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Lowest
632 m (2073 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2520 minLongest runtime
165 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
One SF18650 rechargeable or two CR123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-strength aluminum
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementOutdoor AdventureProfessional Applications
Long Range Target IdentificationWeapon Mounting For Military/law Enforcement UsePositive Target Identification At Extreme Distance
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
Outstanding Beam Intensity For Long Range Identification (100,000 Candela)Long Runtime For Its Class (2.5 2.75 Hours)Dual Fuel Capability Offers Flexibility Between Rechargeable Battery And Primary LithiumRugged Aerospace Aluminum Construction With Ipx7 Waterproof RatingCompatible With Multiple Mounting Systems And Remote Switches
Common complaints
None Clearly Stated In Sources
Premium Price PointLower Lumen Output Compared To Some Flood LightsRechargeable Battery Sold Only As Surefire FormatDesigned Primarily For Long Throw Rather Than Wide Area IlluminationHeavier Than Compact Scout Light Variants
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