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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nextorch E52D

What PD36 TAC does better (1) and where E52D wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw6.3
4.6Battery & charging5.6
8.7Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36 TACE52D
26.5 × 14025.430 × 153
PD36 TACE52DDifference
Length / height140 mm153 mm−13 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm−3.5 mm
Weight92 g130 g−38 g

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

Why is PD36 TAC better than E52D?

  1. Weight92 g vs 130 g+41%

Why is E52D better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,700 lm+23%
  2. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 60 h+39%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 280 m+2%
  4. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 19,600 cd+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd19,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime43.2 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g130 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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