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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Fenix TK16 V2.0

What PD36 TAC does better (1) and where TK16 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Fenix TK16 V2.0
Fenix · 2021TK16 V2.0
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw6.9
4.6Battery & charging5.4
8.7Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36 TACTK16 V2.0
26.5 × 14025.434 × 14325.4
PD36 TACTK16 V2.0Difference
Length / height140 mm143 mm−3 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm34 mm−7.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm=
Weight92 g112 g−20 g

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

Why is PD36 TAC better than TK16 V2.0?

  1. Weight92 g vs 112 g+22%

Why is TK16 V2.0 better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 36,100 cd+92%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 380 m+39%
  3. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,100 lm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Fenix TK16 V2.0Fenix TK16 V2.0≈ $1008.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SST-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K6,200K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime43.2 h43.3 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm143 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm
Weight92 g112 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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