Should you UPGRADE? Fenix PD36R PRO Review & Beam Test

Should you UPGRADE to the new PD36R PRO if you already own the PD36R?
In this video, I talk about the differences between the two models, and go over the lighting modes, User Interface, heat & turbo test, and beam test!
Let me know in the comments below if you think it's worth the upgrade?
FEATURES:
Max lumens 2800
Max throw 380M
Intensity 36600 cd
Uses a Luminus SFT70 LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours.
Included a 5000 mAh 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Instant activation and instant strobe with dual tactical tail switch.
Reverse polarity protection, to protect from improper battery insertion
Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Boot-up battery level indication and low-voltage warning.
Made of A6061-T6 aluminum.
Premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish.

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[johnwilliams]

I noticed the run times on the PD36R are a lot better 30 lumens/115Hr and 150lumen/26Hr especially. Bout the same on medium and high is 800 for almost 6 hours instead of 1000 for 4Hr on the pro and considering I don't really use turbo except to show off how bright my light gets I think I'll keep the original. I tend to use the lower settings a lot more and prefer the longer run times. Great review! New sub here.

[SagaSynthetics]

I was interested in this, but I will stay with my Fenix PD36 TAC and maybe get a second one, I like it that much with the tactical switch and operation.

[uncletony]

I use two of these on my bicycle. Everyone sees me coming lol

[itswhip]

The PD36R pro is my current go to light for work and EDC. I do like knowing where the tailswitch is on the bottom vs searching for the side mounted power switch on other models, but I do miss being able to stand it up like I could on my Fenix E35 v3 (although that light had functionality issues). My favorite Fenix lights have been the FD40 and FD31 which has the "zoom" function, but for some reason have been discontinued.

[adamthomas]

I can attest to the quality of the fenix PD36R (the original) it's a workhorse and doesn't wanna give up, even after being submerged in flood water for 3 days, all I had to change was the battery (because I modded it with a 3rd party pocket clip which I had to drill into the body) other than that it's been working like a charm, even the usb slot didn't experience any damage cause it's also water resistant and lost it's rubber cover a long time ago. I'm an aircraft mechanic and I've dropped it hundreds of times on the tarmac at the airport and it didn't even care. Thinking of retiring it just cause I want a new one, and it's predecessor seems good with the dual tail button. Thanks for the review, love from Malaysia.

[Weech.]

Been waiting a month for a dang decent review! Thank you!

[joonaslehtonen]

This lamp is a beast! No, really it is! Even its 350 lumen mode is brighter and more far reaching than several other top brands 500 lumen modes! Its the first flashlight that really exceeded my expectations! I have couple other lights from Fenix, M2r pro and warrior mini 3 and few lesser lights from Olight, couple from Nitecore + Princeton tec and Armyteks headlamps. You know how you allways, even if you really like the torch, wish or thought it would have been just little more powerfull...? This one is that flashlight that was even more powerful than i hoped it would be!!! And i really like Olight, maybe still more than Fenix but this is my favorite light when i want to illuminate the darkness. I like the rotary dial, i like how you really have to twist it when jumping on extra modes. I personally believe that even if i bought one of Fenix searchlights i would still say that this is their finest light. Atleast in my eye its very bright even on lower settings. I like the beam of this light too; clearly more spot than flood but with enough of bright spill. Youll get best of both worlds allmost, even though its still more spotlight type of torch.

[ojciecmajster]

what flashlight do you recommend fenix pd36r pro or tk16 v2?

[iamcondescending]

Love my fenix lights, own several different flashlights, and the HL50 headlamp.

The ONLY gripe I have with them is that rubber charging port cover. From the first time you open it till the light dies years later, you will NEVER be able to get it to close and *stay* closed.

I like the system on the TK20R V2.0 I have on my X-95. The screw down bezel is really nice, and I feel like if I had to crawl through the muddy trenches of Ukraine, I could rely on the cover to keep crap out of the charging port.

Other than that: Fenix makes amazing lights.

[bassingbasics]

It is the best flashlight on the market

[ianleicester]

was gonna grab this but it gets way too hot man. burn your hands after a minute ? am i wrong ? i must be. love your timer where'd you get that from dude ? thanks for sharing.

[joshgorham]

I lost my PD36R but I was fortunate enough to have an extra clip. The clip fits on my Pro!

[GERGlS]

Good product overview. I also like having my light in a standing position. Where can I find the same grid paper desk pad?

[michaelbaker]

I have the PD36 Tac. Is this as good or better?

[Dogsrule]

It seems worth the extra $20 or so when considering the next one down (PD35R) is $90.

[AGC]

In your experience testing torches which ones stayed relatively cool or at least just kind of warm while in Turbo? OLIGHTs?? For 1-2 min spans...

[watcher]

Not worth the upgrade, and herre is why. Low light longevity. On 30 lumens, the pro lasts for 42hrs. Non pro lasts 115 hours! Sure 25% less candella, but will last you two weeks running it 12 hours a day, vs 3-1/2 days with the pro. On the highest sustainable settings, the pro can do 1000 lumens for almost 4 hours, but the non pro does 800 for just under 6.
While it is true the pro has more candella per lumen, the non pro provides a comparable light intensity, for far longer, especially at the lowest settings.
If you are looking for a survival flashlight for hiking or camping, the non pro is far better. If you want a really bright output for only a brief moment, then yeah, the pro is better.
One more point is having the side switch, it is far easier to engage the strobe than the tail cap without having to hold your arm in a tactical posture while you walk through the woods or along a trail. It just sits by your side, ready for action.

[scottklatt]

Out of Fenix's 3000+- lights with this light vs E35v3, PD36TAC, PD40Rv2, TK16v2, & TK20Rv2 which would you choose if had to be one? Or what would be your order of them?

[sterlingarcher]

Hey Chris I watched your review on the Pd36tac, am I right to understand that it doesn't have a battery life indicator ? Cause this one does and its pretty slick so I'm tryna find out which one of the 2 is better .
Thank you .

[trdguy]

Would you recommend this over the Olight Baton 3 Pro Max? I need a good light with more of a focus on wide field of light for spotting wildlife and threats in a wooded area. This Fenix and the Olight are priced similarly and seem
to have a similar FOV. I’m not well versed on flashlights so would appreciate your thoughts on these two or others that you think may fit my needs. Thanks!