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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Olight Baton 3

What PD36 TAC does better (2) and where Baton 3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Olight Baton 3
Olight · 2021Baton 3
0 advantages≈ $85
6.2Brightness & throw4.1

Why is PD36 TAC better than Baton 3?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,200 lm2.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 166 m+65%

Why is Baton 3 better than PD36 TAC?

Baton 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.4
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m166 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime43.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
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—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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