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Fenix PD32R vs Nitecore TrailSight

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

Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore TrailSight
Nitecore · 2026TrailSight
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $70
5.2Brightness & throw7.0
6.2Battery & charging4.8
7.0Build & durability5.3

Why is PD32R better than TrailSight?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,200 lm+17%
  2. Maximum runtime70 h vs 46 h+52%

Why is TrailSight better than PD32R?

  1. Peak beam intensity29,580 cd vs 70,347 cd2.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m vs 530 m+54%
  3. Weight136 g vs 121 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity29,580 cd70,347 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)344 m530 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40NiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h46 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Length / height135 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight136 g121 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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