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Fenix LD36R vs Nextorch Artorch

What LD36R does better (4) and where Artorch wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD36R
Fenix · 2025LD36R
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ $115
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Nextorch Artorch
Nextorch · 2025Artorch
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $120
7.2Brightness & throw5.1
5.8Battery & charging3.0
5.5Build & durability8.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD36R better than Artorch?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 1,600 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime65.3 h vs 19 h3.4×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)385 m vs 300 m+28%
  4. Peak beam intensity37,060 cd vs 22,500 cd+65%

Why is Artorch better than LD36R?

  1. Weight231 g vs 120 g+92%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD36RFenix LD36R≈ $1156.9
Nextorch ArtorchNextorch Artorch≈ $1206.1
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity37,060 cd22,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)385 m300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs3—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity—1,400 mAh
Maximum runtime65.3 h19 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height139.6 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth26.5 mm—
Weight231 g120 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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