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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nitecore P10i

What PD36 TAC does better (3) and where P10i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore P10i
Nitecore · 2020P10i
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $80
6.5Brightness & throw6.1
5.5Battery & charging5.2
8.7Build & durability9.0
8.1Light quality2.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36 TACP10i
26.5 × 14025.425 × 147
PD36 TACP10iDifference
Length / height140 mm147 mm−7 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25 mm+1.5 mm
Weight92 g84 g+8 g

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

Why is PD36 TAC better than P10i?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+67%
  2. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 38 h+14%
  3. Brightness levels5 vs 3+67%

Why is P10i better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 290 m+6%
  2. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 21,020 cd+12%
  3. Weight92 g vs 84 g+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.8
Nitecore P10iNitecore P10i≈ $806.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd21,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m290 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime43.2 h38 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm147 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g84 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels53
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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