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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nitecore P20iX
What PD36 TAC does better (3) and where P20iX wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD36 TACP20iX
| PD36 TAC | P20iX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 140 mm | 142 mm | −2 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 26.5 mm | 31 mm | −4.5 mm |
| Weight | 92 g | 116 g | −24 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD36 TAC better than P20iX?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 220 m+25%
- Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 12,100 cd+55%
- Weight92 g vs 116 g+26%
Why is P20iX better than PD36 TAC?
- Maximum runtime43.2 h vs 350 h8.1×
- Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,000 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 18,770 cd | 12,100 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 274 m | 220 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-70 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Number of LEDs | — | 4 |
| Colour temperature | 6,000K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Maximum runtime | 43.2 h | 350 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 140 mm | 142 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 26.5 mm | 31 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | — |
| Weight | 92 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | — |
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | — |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
