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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nitecore P10iX

What PD36 TAC does better (2) and where P10iX wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore P10iX
Nitecore · 2021P10iX
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $100
5.7Brightness & throw4.6
4.6Battery & charging9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36 TAC better than P10iX?

  1. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 6,160 cd3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 157 m+75%

Why is P10iX better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 350 h8.1×
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Nitecore P10iXNitecore P10iX≈ $1006.9
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd6,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime43.2 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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