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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe

What PD36 TAC does better (5) and where WF30RE Intrinsically Safe wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $100
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Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $85
5.7Brightness & throw2.8
4.6Battery & charging9.2
8.7Build & durability5.6
7.9Light quality2.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36 TACWF30RE Intrinsically Safe
26.5 × 14025.434 × 150.528
PD36 TACWF30RE Intrinsically SafeDifference
Length / height140 mm150.5 mm−10.5 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm34 mm−7.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28 mm−2.6 mm
Weight92 g215 g−123 g

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

Why is PD36 TAC better than WF30RE Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 280 lm10.7×
  2. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 7,220 cd2.6×
  3. Weight92 g vs 215 g2.3×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 170 m+61%
  5. Brightness levels5 vs 3+67%

Why is WF30RE Intrinsically Safe better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 120 h2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm280 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XP-G2
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,000K4,800K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime43.2 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm150.5 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28 mm
Weight92 g215 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels53
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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