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Fenix PD36R PRO vs Nitecore Chameleon CR7
What PD36R PRO does better (2) and where Chameleon CR7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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7.3Brightness & throw6.7
6.6Build & durability5.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD36R PROChameleon CR7
| PD36R PRO | Chameleon CR7 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 145.8 mm | 148 mm | −2.2 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 26.5 mm | 40 mm | −13.5 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 158 g | +11 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD36R PRO better than Chameleon CR7?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 279 m+36%
- Maximum output2,800 lm vs 2,500 lm+12%
Why is Chameleon CR7 better than PD36R PRO?
- Weight169 g vs 158 g+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,800 lm | 2,500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 36,100 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 380 m | 279 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-70 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 42 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | — |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 145.8 mm | 148 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 26.5 mm | 40 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.7 mm | — |
| Weight | 169 g | 158 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
