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Fenix PD36R PRO vs Nitecore P20i UV

What PD36R PRO does better (4) and where P20i UV wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore P20i UV
Nitecore · 2021P20i UV
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $100
6.5Brightness & throw5.6
5.3Battery & charging3.3
6.3Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R PRO better than P20i UV?

  1. Maximum runtime42 h vs 18 h2.3×
  2. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 1,800 lm+56%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 336 m+13%
  4. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 28,220 cd+28%

Why is P20i UV better than PD36R PRO?

P20i UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.0
Nitecore P20i UVNitecore P20i UV≈ $1005.7
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd28,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m336 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime42 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height145.8 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm—
Weight169 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
UV light—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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