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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nitecore P23i

What PD36 TAC does better (0) and where P23i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw7.4
4.6Battery & charging7.8
8.7Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36 TAC better than P23i?

PD36 TAC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P23i better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 54,760 cd2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 468 m+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime43.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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