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Fenix PD36R Pro vs SureFire X400V

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

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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

Cheapest

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire X400V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 435% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire X400V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire X400V stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire X400V stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

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 X400V — Beam distance: 225 m (738 ft)SureFire X400V — Max candela: 11500 cdSureFire X400V — Weight: 162 g (5.71 oz)SureFire X400V — Length: 101 mm (3.98 in)SureFire X400V — Retail price: US$749SureFire X400V — Max lumens: 350 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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 Use▣Law Enforcement▣Outdoor Adventure▣Professional Applications
▣Tactical Operations▣Use With Night Vision Devices▣Force On Force Training▣Weapon Mounting On Handguns And Long Guns
Common praise
✓Very Bright 2800 Lumens Output✓Robust Build Quality With Ip68 Rating✓Convenient USB C Charging✓Tactical Dual Tail Switch Usability✓Long Battery Runtime Up To 42 Hours
✓Versatile Dual Spectrum Illumination Modes✓High Quality Recoil Proof Leds With Stable Output✓Multiple Activation Switch Options With Ambidextrous Controls✓Durable Aerospace Aluminum Body With Hard Anodized Finish✓Effective Infrared Laser For Stealth And Training
Common complaints
⚠None Clearly Stated In Sources
⚠Relatively Short Runtime On High Output White Light⚠No Rechargeable Battery Or Charging Options Included⚠Ipx4 Water Resistance May Not Suit Extreme Wet Environments⚠Relatively High Retail Price Compared To Casual Flashlights

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