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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Nitecore T4K

What PD36 TAC does better (3) and where T4K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore T4K
Nitecore · 2021T4K
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $90
5.7Brightness & throw5.4
8.7Build & durability2.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36 TAC better than T4K?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 208 m+32%
  3. Peak beam intensity18,770 cd vs 10,820 cd+73%

Why is T4K better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Nitecore T4KNitecore T4K≈ $904.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd10,820 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m208 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime43.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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