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Fenix PD25R vs Nextorch E52C

What PD25R does better (4) and where E52C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD25R
Fenix · 2022PD25R
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Nextorch E52C
Nextorch · 2022E52C
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $65
4.1Brightness & throw5.0
6.7Battery & charging5.7
9.0Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD25R better than E52C?

  1. Weight78 g vs 130 g+67%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 210 m+19%
  3. Peak beam intensity15,620 cd vs 11,025 cd+42%
  4. Maximum runtime80 h vs 65 h+23%

Why is E52C better than PD25R?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 3,000 lm3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD25RFenix PD25R≈ $606.6
Nextorch E52CNextorch E52C≈ $656.5
Light output
Maximum output800 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity15,620 cd11,025 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime80 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height92 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Weight78 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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