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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nitecore P20i UV

What PD36 TAC does better (3) and where P20i UV wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore P20i UV
Nitecore · 2021P20i UV
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $100
5.7Brightness & throw5.6
4.6Battery & charging3.3
8.7Build & durability7.8
7.9Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36 TAC better than P20i UV?

  1. Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 18 h2.4×
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+67%
  3. Brightness levels5 vs 4+25%

Why is P20i UV better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 336 m+23%
  2. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 28,220 cd+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Nitecore P20i UVNitecore P20i UV≈ $1005.7
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd28,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m336 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime43.2 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels54
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
UV light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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