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Fenix PD36R V2.0 vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24000% 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$99.95Most expensive
US$98.99Cheapest
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
36000 cd
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
379 m (1243 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 li-ion rechargeable
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C (up to 18W fast charging)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCBackpack CarryLong RuntimeOutdoor Use
Tactical UseOutdoor ActivitiesIndustrial WorkScene Lighting
Common praise
High Brightness OutputLong RuntimeFast ChargingGood Build Quality And DurabilityMultiple Lighting Modes Including ECO And StrobeWaterproof And Dustproof (ip68)
Bright Wide BeamLong Runtime On Low ModeDurable Aircraft Aluminum ConstructionProgrammable Ten Tap ModesWaterproof And Impact Resistant
Common complaints
No Significant Complaints Noted In Sources
Weight Relatively Heavy For Compact EDCNo Built In Rechargeable Battery
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