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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Nitecore EDC37
What PD40R V3.0 does better (3) and where EDC37 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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7.8Brightness & throw8.0
7.3Battery & charging9.3
6.1Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD40R V3.0EDC37
| PD40R V3.0 | EDC37 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 143 mm | 108 mm | +35 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 39 mm | −5 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g | −1 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD40R V3.0 better than EDC37?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 420 m+19%
- Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 44,010 cd+42%
Why is EDC37 better than PD40R V3.0?
- Maximum output3,000 lm vs 8,000 lm2.7×
- Maximum runtime89 h vs 190 h2.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,000 lm | 8,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 62,500 cd | 44,010 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 500 m | 420 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-70 | NiteLab UHi 20 MAX |
| LED maker | Luminus | NiteLab |
| Number of LEDs | — | 2 |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | — | 8,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 89 h | 190 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx4 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 143 mm | 108 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 39 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | — |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | Tail switch |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Colours | — | Black |
