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Fenix PD36 TAC vs Olight Prowess

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

Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Olight Prowess
Olight · 2024Prowess
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw6.7
8.7Build & durability7.1

Why is PD36 TAC better than Prowess?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m vs 245 m+12%

Why is Prowess better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Olight ProwessOlight Prowess≈ $1008.9
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,770 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)274 m245 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—10
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime43.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm130 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight92 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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