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Fenix PD36R vs Nitecore SRT6i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 589% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 589% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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$121.35Cheapest
US$145.49Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
167 g (5.89 oz)
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
132000 cdHighest candela
65200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
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)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
6061-T6 Aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Use case profile
Best for
EDC and outdoor lightingExtended outdoor adventuresUsers needing a bright, durable, rechargeable flashlight
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
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
Intuitive no-nonsense user interface with rotary selector ringImpressive long throw and beam intensitySolid build quality with durable materialsIntegrated USB-C charging with included proprietary batteryTactical features such as strobe ready mode and lockout
Common complaints
Higher cost compared to simpler flashlightsFlat side switch can be hard to locate by feel
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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