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Fenix PD36R vs Olight Odin S
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 lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6053% 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$149.99Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
132000 cdHighest candela
15600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
470 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or 2x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C 18W fast charging
Magnetic charging cable (MCC)
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 alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC and outdoor lightingExtended outdoor adventuresUsers needing a bright, durable, rechargeable flashlight
Tactical useWeapon mountingSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
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 and long beam distanceVersatile power options with rechargeable batteryStable and secure mounting with M-LOK or Picatinny mountsCustomizable strobe functionReliable magnetic remote switch
Common complaints
Higher cost compared to simpler flashlightsFlat side switch can be hard to locate by feel
Relatively heavy for a handheld flashlight at 193 gramsMainly suited for weapon mounting rather than general pocket carrySome users report run time limitations on high modes
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