Fenix PD36R (2020) review
The Fenix PD36R (PD36R) released in 2020. It uses Luminus SST40 CW LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1600 lm output, 19977 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 283 m.
This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available. The PD36R flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.
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Fenix PD36R (PD36R) specifications
- Brand
- Fenix
- Name
- PD36R
- Type
- PD36R
- Rating
- Launch
- 2020
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 85 g
- Length
- 136 mm
- Body diameter
- 25.4 mm
- Head diameter
- 26.4 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of PD36R manufactured by Luminus, a US-based LED manufacturer. The PD36R has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- Luminus SST40 CW LED
- Color temperature
- 6500 K
- Reflector
- SMO
- Lens
- toughtened AR coated glass
- Switch
- electronic side, mechanical rear
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
- Flux
- 1600 lm
- Intensity
- 19977 cd
- Throw
- 283 m
- CD/LM factor
- 12.49
Software
The PD36R has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The PD36R is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate.
- Modes
- 5 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- yes
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
- Battery
- 1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery
- Battery indicator
- yes
- Charger port
- USB Type-C
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IP68
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
Accessories
The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- USB Type-C cable
clip
lanyard
nylon holster
spare o-ring
tail switch cover
The performance of the Fenix PD36R flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
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