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Fenix PD36R PRO vs RovyVon GL1

What PD36R PRO does better (1) and where GL1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
RovyVon GL1
RovyVon · 2024GL1
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw7.1
5.3Battery & charging7.8
6.3Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R PRO better than GL1?

  1. Weight169 g vs 189 g+12%

Why is GL1 better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,200 lm+14%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 400 m+5%
  3. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 40,000 cd+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.0
RovyVon GL1RovyVon GL1≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
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 m—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height145.8 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm—
Weight169 g189 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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