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Fenix PD36R vs Fenix TK21R

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

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Fenix PD36R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix TK21R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix PD36R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix TK21R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix PD36R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix TK21R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 565% 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 — Beam distance: 396 m (1299 ft)Fenix PD36R — Weight: 167 g (5.89 oz)Fenix PD36R — Length: 140.7 mm (5.54 in)Fenix PD36R — Retail price: US$121.35Fenix PD36R — Max lumens: 1700 lmFenix PD36R — Max runtime: 28920 minFenix TK21R — Beam distance: 480 m (1575 ft)Fenix TK21R — Weight: 221.4 g (7.81 oz)Fenix TK21R — Length: 153.3 mm (6.04 in)Fenix TK21R — Retail price: US$130.43Fenix TK21R — Max lumens: 3600 lmFenix TK21R — Max runtime: 4350 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$121.35Cheapest
US$130.43Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
221.4 g (7.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Shortest
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
132000 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Lowest
480 m (1575 ft)Highest
Max runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
4350 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C 18W fast charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061-T6 Aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy A6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC And Outdoor Lighting▣Extended Outdoor Adventures▣Users Needing A Bright, Durable, Rechargeable Flashlight
▣Tactical Use▣Patrolling▣Search And Rescue▣Traffic Inspection▣Self Defense
Common praise
✓Impressive Brightness And Beam Distance✓Excellent Battery Runtime And Fast USB C Charging✓Rugged Build Quality With Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Versatile 2 Way Body Clip For Hands Free Carry
✓Very Bright With Strong Beam✓Solid Build Quality✓Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Long Runtime✓Fast USB C Charging✓Comfortable Size For Tactical Use✓Improved Tactile Switch Feel
Common complaints
⚠Higher Cost Compared To Simpler Flashlights⚠Flat Side Switch Can Be Hard To Locate By Feel
⚠Larger Size Compared To Some EDC Flashlights⚠No Detailed Mode Descriptions Available

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