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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Imalent DM70

What PD36 TAC does better (1) and where DM70 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Imalent DM70
Imalent · 2019DM70
8.3Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw7.3
5.5Battery & charging7.0
8.7Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36 TAC better than DM70?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · DM70: No

Why is DM70 better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 210 h4.9×
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,500 lm+50%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 306 m+12%
  4. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 23,500 cd+25%
  5. Weight92 g vs 87 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.8
Imalent DM70Imalent DM70≈ $1008.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,500 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd23,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m306 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XHP70
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime43.2 h210 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g87 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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