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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Imalent LD70

What PD36 TAC does better (3) and where LD70 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Imalent LD70
Imalent · 2020LD70
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
6.5Brightness & throw6.0
5.5Battery & charging4.1
8.7Build & durability6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36 TACLD70
26.5 × 14025.425 × 81
PD36 TACLD70Difference
Length / height140 mm81 mm+59 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25 mm+1.5 mm
Weight92 g87 g+5 g

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

Why is PD36 TAC better than LD70?

  1. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 15 h2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 203 m+35%
  3. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 10,350 cd+81%

Why is LD70 better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
  2. Weight92 g vs 87 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.8
Imalent LD70Imalent LD70≈ $856.5
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd10,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m203 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Cree XHP70
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18350 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime43.2 h15 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm81 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g87 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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