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Fenix LR36R vs Nitecore P40

What LR36R does better (2) and where P40 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LR36R
Fenix · 2024LR36R
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $360
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Nitecore P40
Nitecore · 2025P40
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $340
9.3Brightness & throw8.7
8.1Battery & charging5.1
4.4Build & durability3.9

Why is LR36R better than P40?

  1. Maximum output10,000 lm vs 2,000 lm5×
  2. Maximum runtime102 h vs 20 h5.1×

Why is P40 better than LR36R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,260 m vs 2,900 m2.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity396,900 cd vs 2,102,500 cd5.3×
  3. Weight493 g vs 390 g+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LR36RFenix LR36R≈ $3608.7
Nitecore P40Nitecore P40≈ $3407.6
Light output
Maximum output10,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity396,900 cd2,102,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,260 m2,900 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED + LEP
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs25—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime102 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Length / height160.7 mm—
Head diameter / width56.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth55.1 mm—
Weight493 g390 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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