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Fenix PD36R PRO vs Nitecore P23i

What PD36R PRO does better (1) and where P23i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw8.0
5.9Battery & charging7.6
6.6Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36R PROP23i
26.5 × 145.825.728 × 145
PD36R PROP23iDifference
Length / height145.8 mm145 mm+0.8 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm28 mm−1.5 mm
Weight169 g190 g−21 g

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

Why is PD36R PRO better than P23i?

  1. Weight169 g vs 190 g+12%

Why is P23i better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 468 m+23%
  2. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 54,760 cd+52%
  3. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,000 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.6
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height145.8 mm145 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm28 mm
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm—
Weight169 g190 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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