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Fenix PD36R PRO vs Fenix TK22 TAC

What PD36R PRO does better (0) and where TK22 TAC wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Fenix TK22 TAC
Fenix · 2022TK22 TAC
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw7.9
5.3Battery & charging4.9
6.3Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36R PROTK22 TAC
26.5 × 145.825.740 × 15426
PD36R PROTK22 TACDifference
Length / height145.8 mm154 mm−8.2 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm40 mm−13.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm26 mm−0.3 mm
Weight169 g156 g+13 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PD36R PRO better than TK22 TAC?

PD36R PRO has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TK22 TAC better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 72,900 cd2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 540 m+42%
  3. Maximum runtime42 h vs 49.5 h+18%
  4. Weight169 g vs 156 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.0
Fenix TK22 TACFenix TK22 TAC≈ $1207.8
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd72,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m540 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime42 h49.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height145.8 mm154 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm26 mm
Weight169 g156 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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