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Fenix LD36R vs RovyVon GL8 Pro

What LD36R does better (5) and where GL8 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD36R
Fenix · 2025LD36R
6.9Score
5 advantages≈ $115
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RovyVon GL8 Pro
RovyVon · 2025GL8 Pro
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $120
7.2Brightness & throw4.3
5.8Battery & charging2.5
5.5Build & durability5.2

Why is LD36R better than GL8 Pro?

  1. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 1,800 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)385 m vs 200 m+92%
  3. Peak beam intensity37,060 cd vs 10,800 cd3.4×
  4. Maximum runtime65.3 h vs 1.2 h54.4×
  5. Weight231 g vs 260 g+13%

Why is GL8 Pro better than LD36R?

GL8 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD36RFenix LD36R≈ $1156.9
RovyVon GL8 ProRovyVon GL8 Pro≈ $1204.3
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity37,060 cd10,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)385 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs3—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionCR123A
Maximum runtime65.3 h1.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height139.6 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth26.5 mm—
Weight231 g260 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Switch—Tail switch, Remote pressure switch
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
UV light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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