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Home/Compare/Fenix PD36R Pro vs SureFire EDCL2-T

Head-to-Head Comparison

Fenix PD36R Pro vs SureFire EDCL2-T

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

Fenix PD36R Pro

Fenix

PD36R Pro

79
★4.7(595)
Lumens
2,800 lm
Throw
380 m
Runtime (High)
180 min
Weight
169 g
Battery
21700
Currently unavailable
SureFire EDCL2-T

SureFire

EDCL2-T

70
★4.6(736)
Lumens
1,200 lm
Throw
297 m
Runtime (High)
75 min
Weight
125 g
Battery
CR123A
$219.44Check Price on AmazonLast checked 14h ago

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: Fenix PD36R Pro (81.0 vs 71.9)
  • Everyday Carry: Fenix PD36R Pro (77.4 vs 64.0)
  • Value: Fenix PD36R Pro (76.9 vs 58.4)
  • Throw: Fenix PD36R Pro (80.9 vs 73.2)
  • Flood: Fenix PD36R Pro (79.7 vs 67.2)
Spec
Fenix PD36R Pro

Fenix PD36R Pro

2,800 lm21700
Currently unavailable
SureFire EDCL2-T

SureFire EDCL2-T

1,200 lmCR123A
$219.44Check Price on AmazonLast checked 14h ago
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$120$219
MSRP$120$179
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens2,800 lm1,200 lm
Sustained Lumens1,000 lm500 lm
Peak Candela36,000 cd22,000 cd
Beam Distance380 m297 m
Beam Patternhybridthrow
IP RatingIP68IPX7
Impact Resistance1.5 m1.0 m
▾Runtime3
Runtime (High)180 min75 min
Runtime (500lm)220 min90 min
Turbo Stepdown120 s30 s
▾Physical5
Weight169 g125 g
Length145 mm137 mm
Head Diameter27.0 mm28.0 mm
Body Diameter27.0 mm25.4 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type21700CR123A
Chargingusb-cnone
USB-CYesNo
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryYesNo
▾Features7
Switch Typedualtail
Strobe ModeYesNo
Memory ModeYesNo
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeYesNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipYesYes
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✓✗
Battery Replaceable✓✓
Strobe Mode✓✗
Memory Mode✓✗
Lockout✗✗
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✓✓
▾Emitter & Optics1
LED / EmitterLuminus SFT70—
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score81.071.9
EDC Score77.464.0
Value Score76.958.4
Throw Score80.973.2
Flood Score79.767.2
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews595736
Amazon Rating4.74.6
Release Year2,0222,018
FenixCurrently unavailable
SureFire
$219.44Check Price on AmazonLast checked 14h ago

Our Verdict

The Fenix PD36R Pro takes the edge with a stronger tactical profile (79.0 vs 70.0). It's the better pick for tactical use. The SureFire EDCL2-T may still be worth considering for throw applications.

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