Fenix PD36R V2.0 vs Fenix TK16 V2.0
Quick take: The Fenix TK16 V2.0 costs $5 less; the Fenix TK16 V2.0 is brighter (3,100 vs 1,700 lm); the Fenix TK16 V2.0 throws farther (375m vs 297m); the Fenix PD36R V2.0 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix PD36R V2.0 | Fenix TK16 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $85 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Tactical |
| Lumens | 1,700 lm | 3,100 lm |
| Candela | 22,000 cd | 35,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 297m | 375m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | Luminus SFT-40 | Luminus SFT-40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | 4.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 1.0 in | 5.5 x 1.3 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
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 an 18650-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
Fenix TK16 V2.0
- ✓3,100 lumens with the reach to light open ground like a spotlight
- ✓Instant activation from off — a real tactical requirement
- ✓Ultra-clear glass lens and no play or creak in the construction
- ✓Smaller than expected for the output, and smaller than the TK22 UE
- ✓Impact rated to 1 m with USB rechargeable convenience
- ✗One of the heaviest lights in its class
- ✗Bulky and uncomfortable for small to medium hands
- ✗The head gets very hot on high or turbo
- ✗Threads aren't especially smooth from the factory
- ✗Weight makes it a poor choice for extended handheld use