Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R vs Fenix PD36R V2.0
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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% 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$121.35Most expensive
US$99.95Cheapest
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
167 g (5.89 oz)
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)
140.7 mm (5.54 in)
Output
Max lumens
1700 lm
1700 lm
Max candela
132000 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)
396 m (1299 ft)
Max runtime
28920 min
28920 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
21700 li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C 18W fast charging
USB-C (up to 18W fast charging)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061-T6 Aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
A6061-T6 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC and outdoor lightingExtended outdoor adventuresUsers needing a bright, durable, rechargeable flashlight
EDCBackpack carryLong runtimeOutdoor use
Common praise
Impressive brightness and beam distanceExcellent battery runtime and fast USB-C chargingRugged build quality with IP68 waterproof ratingVersatile 2-way body clip for hands-free carry
High brightness outputLong runtimeFast chargingGood build quality and durabilityMultiple lighting modes including eco and strobeWaterproof and dustproof (IP68)
Common complaints
Higher cost compared to simpler flashlightsFlat side switch can be hard to locate by feel
No significant complaints noted in sources