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Fenix PD32R vs Maglite ML25L

What PD32R does better (4) and where ML25L wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Maglite ML25L
Maglite · 2022ML25L
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
6.3Brightness & throw4.6
6.8Battery & charging7.9
7.2Build & durability3.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD32RML25L
26.5 × 13523.643 × 168
PD32RML25LDifference
Length / height135 mm168 mm−33 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm43 mm−16.5 mm
Weight136 g317 g−181 g

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

Why is PD32R better than ML25L?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 192 lm7.3×
  2. Weight136 g vs 317 g2.3×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 337 m+2%

Why is ML25L better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 72 h+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $607.4
Maglite ML25LMaglite ML25L≈ $555.0
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm192 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m337 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime70 h72 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm168 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm43 mm
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g317 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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