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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Fenix WT25R Adjustable Head

What PD36 TAC does better (6) and where WT25R Adjustable Head wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
6 advantages≈ $100
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Fenix WT25R Adjustable Head
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $80
5.7Brightness & throw4.0
4.6Battery & charging3.8
8.7Build & durability7.0
7.9Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36 TACWT25R Adjustable Head
26.5 × 14025.424.1 × 135.329.4
PD36 TACWT25R Adjustable HeadDifference
Length / height140 mm135.3 mm+4.7 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm24.1 mm+2.4 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm29.4 mm−4 mm
Weight92 g137 g−45 g

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

Why is PD36 TAC better than WT25R Adjustable Head?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,000 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 220 m+25%
  3. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 12,100 cd+55%
  4. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 29 h+49%
  5. Weight92 g vs 137 g+49%
  6. Brightness levels5 vs 4+25%

Why is WT25R Adjustable Head better than PD36 TAC?

WT25R Adjustable Head has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XP-L HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,000K5,550K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime43.2 h29 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm135.3 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm24.1 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm29.4 mm
Weight92 g137 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels54
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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