How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare791 models · updated Oct 21, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. PD32R vs SK05

Fenix PD32R vs Loop Gear SK05

What PD32R does better (0) and where SK05 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw6.5
6.2Battery & charging9.7
7.0Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD32R better than SK05?

PD32R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SK05 better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,850 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime70 h vs 480 h6.9×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 380 m+10%
  4. Peak beam intensity29,580 cd vs 36,100 cd+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime70 h480 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare