Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R vs Olight Baton 3 Pro Max
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 199% 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$120.95Cheapest
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
132000 cdHighest candela
6974 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C 18W fast charging
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061-T6 Aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC and outdoor lightingExtended outdoor adventuresUsers needing a bright, durable, rechargeable flashlight
Everyday carry (EDC)General outdoor activitiesPowerful illumination with long runtimeSafe use near skin due to proximity sensor
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 build quality and solid machiningPowerful 2500 lumens output with good beam distance (~167 m)Very long maximum runtime (up to 60 days/86400 minutes)User-friendly interface with easy-to-use recessed side switchProximity sensor to prevent accidental burns, which can be disabledConvenient magnetic proprietary charging with included MCC3 USB cableLightweight magnesium alloy version availableIncludes a travel pouch and magnetic L-shaped stand for storage
Common complaints
Higher cost compared to simpler flashlightsFlat side switch can be hard to locate by feel
Battery is a proprietary 21700 cell limiting battery replacement optionsLight is larger than previous 18650 Baton models, potentially bulky for someLimited impact resistance information and no explicit tested drop rating