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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nitecore MH25 V2

What PD36 TAC does better (1) and where MH25 V2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw7.0
5.2Battery & charging9.1
8.7Build & durability5.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36 TAC better than MH25 V2?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,300 lm2.3×

Why is MH25 V2 better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 56,410 cd3×
  2. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 1,500 h34.7×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 475 m+73%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.6
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd56,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime43.2 h1,500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelSide switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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