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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Ledlenser P7R Core

What PD36 TAC does better (2) and where P7R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Ledlenser P7R Core
Ledlenser · 2021P7R Core
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
5.7Brightness & throw4.6
4.6Battery & charging5.6
8.7Build & durability4.0
7.9Light quality5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36 TACP7R Core
26.5 × 14025.427 × 165
PD36 TACP7R CoreDifference
Length / height140 mm165 mm−25 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm27 mm−0.5 mm
Weight92 g202 g−110 g

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

Why is PD36 TAC better than P7R Core?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,000 lm3×
  2. Weight92 g vs 202 g2.2×

Why is P7R Core better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 90 h2.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 300 m+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime43.2 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm165 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm27 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g202 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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