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Fenix PD32R vs Nextorch E52C

What PD32R does better (3) and where E52C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Nextorch E52C
Nextorch · 2022E52C
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $65
5.2Brightness & throw5.0
6.2Battery & charging5.7
7.0Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD32RE52C
26.5 × 13523.630 × 153
PD32RE52CDifference
Length / height135 mm153 mm−18 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm−3.5 mm
Weight136 g130 g+6 g

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

Why is PD32R better than E52C?

  1. Peak beam intensity29,580 cd vs 11,025 cd2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 210 m+64%
  3. Maximum runtime70 h vs 65 h+8%

Why is E52C better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 3,000 lm2.1×
  2. Weight136 g vs 130 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Nextorch E52CNextorch E52C≈ $656.5
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd11,025 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime70 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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