Fenix PD36R V2.0 vs Fenix LD31 RENEGADE
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Quick take: The Fenix LD31 RENEGADE costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Fenix LD31 RENEGADE is brighter (3,200 vs 1,700 lm); the Fenix PD36R V2.0 throws farther (396m vs 355m); the Fenix LD31 RENEGADE runs longer on high (84.7 vs 2.5 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix PD36R V2.0 | Fenix LD31 RENEGADE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $99.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,700 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Candela | 39,200 cd | 31,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 396m | 355m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 84.7 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SFT-40 | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 1.0 in | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 Year |
What owners report
Fenix PD36R V2.0
- ✓Blends genuine reach with low modes that run for many hours
- ✓Build quality and warranty that owners report surviving years of daily abuse
- ✓USB-C charging and an included holster
- ✓Simple, no-nonsense interface with a high-output SFT40
- ✓Good balance in the hand for a 21700-class duty light
- ✗The mode button is tiny and hard to find single-handed
- ✗Pressing it covers the equally tiny battery indicator
- ✗Won't tail-stand
- ✗No moonlight mode — the lowest level is 30 lumens
- ✗Gets hot on turbo within a couple of minutes