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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Fenix TK11 TAC

What PD36 TAC does better (3) and where TK11 TAC wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Fenix TK11 TAC
Fenix · 2020TK11 TAC
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ $75
5.7Brightness & throw5.3
4.6Battery & charging4.1
8.7Build & durability8.5
7.9Light quality2.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36 TACTK11 TAC
26.5 × 14025.434 × 14023.5
PD36 TACTK11 TACDifference
Length / height140 mm140 mm=
Head diameter / width26.5 mm34 mm−7.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm23.5 mm+1.9 mm
Weight92 g114 g−22 g

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

Why is PD36 TAC better than TK11 TAC?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,600 lm+88%
  2. Weight92 g vs 114 g+24%
  3. Brightness levels5 vs 3+67%

Why is TK11 TAC better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 335 m+22%
  2. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 28,060 cd+49%
  3. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 47.5 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Fenix TK11 TACFenix TK11 TAC≈ $755.1
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd28,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m335 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime43.2 h47.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm140 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm23.5 mm
Weight92 g114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels53
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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