Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R Pro vs SureFire X400V
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X400V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% 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 81% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 435% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1580% 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$749Most expensive
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)Heaviest
162 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
Length
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
36600 cdHighest candela
11500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
225 m (738 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2520 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Two 123A lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-strength aluminum
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementOutdoor adventureProfessional applications
Tactical operationsUse with night vision devicesForce-on-force trainingWeapon mounting on handguns and long guns
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
Versatile dual-spectrum illumination modesHigh-quality recoil-proof LEDs with stable outputMultiple activation switch options with ambidextrous controlsDurable aerospace aluminum body with hard anodized finishEffective infrared laser for stealth and training
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
Relatively short runtime on high output white lightNo rechargeable battery or charging options includedIPX4 water resistance may not suit extreme wet environmentsRelatively high retail price compared to casual flashlights