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Fenix LD36R vs Nextorch C61

What LD36R does better (2) and where C61 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD36R
Fenix · 2025LD36R
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $115
vs
Nextorch C61
Nextorch · 2025C61
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw8.1
5.8Battery & charging8.7
5.5Build & durability3.5
5.5Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD36RC61
40 × 139.626.535 × 16528.5
LD36RC61Difference
Length / height139.6 mm165 mm−25.4 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm35 mm+5 mm
Body diameter / depth26.5 mm28.5 mm−2 mm
Weight231 g175 g+56 g

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

Why is LD36R better than C61?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,500 lm+3%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is C61 better than LD36R?

  1. Maximum runtime65.3 h vs 500 h7.7×
  2. Weight231 g vs 175 g+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD36RFenix LD36R≈ $1156.9
Nextorch C61Nextorch C61≈ $1207.0
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity37,060 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)385 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs3—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime65.3 h500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height139.6 mm165 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm35 mm
Body diameter / depth26.5 mm28.5 mm
Weight231 g175 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYesYes
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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