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Fenix LD36R vs Nextorch E52D

What LD36R does better (3) and where E52D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD36R
Fenix · 2025LD36R
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $115
vs
Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw6.3
5.8Battery & charging5.6
5.5Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD36RE52D
40 × 139.626.530 × 153
LD36RE52DDifference
Length / height139.6 mm153 mm−13.4 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm30 mm+10 mm
Weight231 g130 g+101 g

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

Why is LD36R better than E52D?

  1. Peak beam intensity37,060 cd vs 19,600 cd+89%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)385 m vs 280 m+38%
  3. Maximum runtime65.3 h vs 60 h+9%

Why is E52D better than LD36R?

  1. Weight231 g vs 130 g+78%
  2. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 3,700 lm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD36RFenix LD36R≈ $1156.9
Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity37,060 cd19,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)385 m280 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 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height139.6 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth26.5 mm—
Weight231 g130 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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