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Fenix PD32R vs Nitecore EDC27

What PD32R does better (2) and where EDC27 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
1 advantage
5.2Brightness & throw6.2

Why is PD32R better than EDC27?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 305 m+13%
  2. Peak beam intensity29,580 cd vs 23,260 cd+27%

Why is EDC27 better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 3,100 lm2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m305 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime70 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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