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Fenix PD36R PRO vs RovyVon S23

What PD36R PRO does better (1) and where S23 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
RovyVon S23
RovyVon · 2022S23
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw8.4
5.3Battery & charging6.6
6.3Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R PRO better than S23?

  1. Weight169 g vs 188 g+11%

Why is S23 better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 4,000 lm+43%
  2. Maximum runtime42 h vs 65 h+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.0
RovyVon S23RovyVon S23≈ $1307.8
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height145.8 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.7 mm—
Weight169 g188 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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