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Fenix LD35R vs Fenix LD36R

What LD35R does better (2) and where LD36R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Fenix LD36R
Fenix · 2025LD36R
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $115
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw7.2
7.9Battery & charging5.8
6.2Build & durability5.5
5.5Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD35RLD36R
34 × 136.425.440 × 139.626.5
LD35RLD36RDifference
Length / height136.4 mm139.6 mm−3.2 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm40 mm−6 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm26.5 mm−1.1 mm
Weight185 g231 g−46 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is LD35R better than LD36R?

  1. Maximum runtime101.9 h vs 65.3 h+56%
  2. Weight185 g vs 231 g+25%

Why is LD36R better than LD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 3,600 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 385 m+14%
  3. Peak beam intensity28,390 cd vs 37,060 cd+31%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $906.7
Fenix LD36RFenix LD36R≈ $1156.9
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd37,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m385 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-25R
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime101.9 h65.3 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136.4 mm139.6 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm26.5 mm
Weight185 g231 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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