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Fenix PD32R vs Nextorch E51D

What PD32R does better (3) and where E51D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nextorch E51D
Nextorch · 2025E51D
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw5.3
6.2Battery & charging4.6
7.0Build & durability9.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD32RE51D
26.5 × 13523.627 × 142
PD32RE51DDifference
Length / height135 mm142 mm−7 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm27 mm−0.5 mm
Weight136 g95 g+41 g

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

Why is PD32R better than E51D?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 275 m+25%
  2. Peak beam intensity29,580 cd vs 18,906 cd+56%
  3. Maximum runtime70 h vs 55 h+27%

Why is E51D better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,100 lm+50%
  2. Weight136 g vs 95 g+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Nextorch E51DNextorch E51D≈ $856.8
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm2,100 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd18,906 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h55 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm142 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm27 mm
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g95 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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