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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Fenix PD40R V2.0
What PD36 TAC does better (2) and where PD40R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.7Brightness & throw7.1
4.6Battery & charging7.2
8.7Build & durability8.3
7.9Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD36 TACPD40R V2.0
| PD36 TAC | PD40R V2.0 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 140 mm | 138 mm | +2 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 26.5 mm | 33.2 mm | −6.7 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | 26 mm | −0.6 mm |
| Weight | 92 g | 116 g | −24 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD36 TAC better than PD40R V2.0?
- Weight92 g vs 116 g+26%
- Brightness levels5 vs 4+25%
Why is PD40R V2.0 better than PD36 TAC?
- Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 41,010 cd2.2×
- Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 88.2 h2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 405 m+48%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,000 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 18,770 cd | 41,010 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 274 m | 405 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-70 | Luminus SST-70 |
| LED maker | Luminus | Luminus |
| Colour temperature | 6,000K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion |
| Maximum runtime | 43.2 h | 88.2 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 140 mm | 138 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 26.5 mm | 33.2 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | 26 mm |
| Weight | 92 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | 4 |
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | Rotary / scroll wheel |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
