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Fenix PD36R PRO vs Nitecore P20iX UV

What PD36R PRO does better (2) and where P20iX UV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore P20iX UV
Nitecore · 2022P20iX UV
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $110
7.1Brightness & throw6.5
5.8Battery & charging4.7
6.4Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R PRO better than P20iX UV?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 1,800 lm+56%
  2. Maximum runtime42 h vs 38 h+11%

Why is P20iX UV better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Weight169 g vs 124 g+36%
Specifications

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Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.4
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionCR123A
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime42 h38 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height145.8 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm—
Weight169 g124 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
UV light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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