Should you UPGRADE? Fenix PD36R PRO Review & Beam Test

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Жыл бұрын

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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@ChrispyThings Жыл бұрын

Get your Fenix PD36R PRO here: amzn.to/3NOxwXC

@aquasound-escapes898 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review!

@Weech. Жыл бұрын

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

@johnwilliams8654 Жыл бұрын

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.

@coleschubbe Жыл бұрын

Yeah not real sure what is going on here, bummer because I love the redesign otherwise

@goforbroke2 Жыл бұрын

That’s the problem with the new PD36 Pro, the run times suck. You won’t even notice the lumen difference of 1000 vs 800 but you will notice that extra 2 hours of run time!

@stefanozebralight518 Жыл бұрын

The PD36R can hold power for a long time too, I love the PD36R it's a well designed light. These new models have 2800/3000 lumens for 30/60 seconds then drop to 1000 lumens or even less

@markpettie681 Жыл бұрын

Your reviews are impeccable! bro!! Heavy metal for life🤘

@markpettie681 Жыл бұрын

This light blows the original away!! With the dual switches in the tail its perfect!! Two freakin thumbs up👍👍

@adamthomas1222 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ChrispyThings Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@markpettie681 Жыл бұрын

BTW, I'm liking your new digs🤘

@ChrispyThings Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@xochudeneg Жыл бұрын

Great review !

@ricstormwolf 5 ай бұрын

I love flashlights and thanks to your review, I want one 😎👍

@joshgorham750 8 ай бұрын

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

@GE0RGl0S 9 ай бұрын

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

@uncletony3025 Жыл бұрын

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

@iamcondescending 7 ай бұрын

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.

@gerhard.seemueller Жыл бұрын

What's your favorite at the moment? With warmer light and if possible tailstand.

@gonzalez7805 Жыл бұрын

Good video

@mdmcolt Жыл бұрын

I got this flashlight I love it❤

@ojciecmajster Жыл бұрын

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

@2fast2block Жыл бұрын

Not just not being able to tail-stand, but also no protection from hitting your light on by accident. I like 'walls' protecting the main button and thus allowing tail-standing too. Something the Nitecore P23i gives me.

@aniflex7654 11 ай бұрын

Ikr This Chinese brand is just fkn horrible

@godforever27 Жыл бұрын

Do you prefer this or the olight warrior 3 for a 2700 battery light. I think this light is brighter and longer distance beam

@joonaslehtonen7965 8 ай бұрын

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.

@joonaslehtonen7965 8 ай бұрын

* I DONT KNOW HOW THIS HAPPENED BUT I THOUGHT I WAS STILL ON PD40R V3 COMMENT SECTION😂😂😂 SO EVERYTHING I WROTE ABOVE WAS ABOUT THAT LIGHT. I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE OF THIS LIGHT!!

@ChrispyThings 8 ай бұрын

I figured when you mentioned the rotary dial. Lol

@sterlingarcher46 Жыл бұрын

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 .

@MemphisMojo15s Жыл бұрын

It doesn't have an indicator light for the battery.

@michaelbaker5070 Жыл бұрын

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

@sadamadamfuck 5 ай бұрын

Hi. Do you also have such a sensitive/shallow switch when switching on momentarily not permanently? Greetings.

@RANDALLHEAD-if8jv 3 ай бұрын

Awesome

@Dogsrule777 Жыл бұрын

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

@aarontyrrell2931 Жыл бұрын

I have 12 Fenix lights and have the 36r and would only be interested in the pro because of the 2 button tail cap. I love it on my other lights, and hate the frt button on some of my others. My edc I have been running is the TK16 in a Niteize belt holster for my job. The TK series and PD series work well in that holster

@robertmccall8666 6 ай бұрын

I'm looking at a light. Tk16 or TK20r or pdr35 ... All close in price in Canada but tk16 is the cheaper ... Any input ... Looking for an everyday great light

@aarontyrrell2931 6 ай бұрын

@@robertmccall8666 any one would be fine but I like the double tail cap switch and I carry my stuff in a holster. When I carry in pocket I carry the PD 36R but would prefer the latest version and I carry a stream light wedge in black. It is now where near as bright as my Fenix lights but it fit nice in a pocket like my microtech OTF

@robertmccall8666 6 ай бұрын

@@aarontyrrell2931 thanks for the input so many to look at and it becomes overwhelming

@aarontyrrell2931 6 ай бұрын

@@robertmccall8666 That’s how I have ended up with about 15-20 lights. Bad thing is they are all over 100 bucks 😂

@aarontyrrell2931 6 ай бұрын

I do love the build quality of the Fenix and I love that they are rechargeable now. The 5000mah batteries are awesome

@bretts7085 Жыл бұрын

Hi there Chrispy Things, Brett here from South Australia. I noticed you said your favorite torch in another video was the Fenix TK16 V2 & how you love the buttons, so as this PD36R Pro has the same on / off & mode buttons do you still favour the TK16 V2 or maybe this torch now ?? & can you tell me why ? as i'm trying to figure out which Fenix torch to buy, Thanks.. btw just subbed. 🔦🔦

@ChrispyThings Жыл бұрын

I still prefer the tk16 v2. I think it’s the best “tactical” style light out right now. The reasons, I’d be here typing too long to explain and go over all the features. But that’s just my opinion.

@ojciecmajster Жыл бұрын

@@ChrispyThings can you explain the advantage tk16v2 vs pd36r pro in a few words. I want to buy one of them, but i really dont know which one. Thx...

@ianleicester7066 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ChrispyThings Жыл бұрын

I bought that on Amazon. Lol

@AGC828 Жыл бұрын

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...

@ChrispyThings Жыл бұрын

There’s been so many tests I’ve done and don’t really remember all of them, but the Nitecore P35i stands out to me as being a higher lumen flashlight that stayed relatively cool

@ilianfederico5858 5 ай бұрын

hi, could you give me some advice, between the two, PDR36R Pro or TK20R V2.0? .. because it seems to me that at 3000 lumen the TK 20 R illuminates better... thanks

@DAGFIGHTERS Жыл бұрын

Does she survive the recoil? I want to install under the trunk

@trdguy82 Жыл бұрын

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!

@77surefire 16 сағат бұрын

This is a much closer competitor to the Olight Warrior 3S than the Baton 3 pro max. Both Warrior 3s and this Fenix run SFT70 led that makes them much more throwy and less floody overall. They are also more tactical oriented with momentary tail switches in addition to secondary switches for switching levels/modes. The Baton 3 pro max is an excellent flashlight. I have the Baton 3 pro (non max version, slightly smaller). The Baton will be smaller overall and shorter than Fenix or 3S. Only 1 button for operation, very floody but not much reach for longer distance spotting. But I love the tail standing and magnetic tail caps of Olights. My Baton 3 pro is my work light and I have dropped it many times on concrete floors and it's totally fine. Both Fenix and Olights make excellent products and both are very durable in my personal experience.

@TheBen8355 7 ай бұрын

Trying to decide between this and the tk20r ue?

@GhostLantern22 Жыл бұрын

Question- Does it step down from Turbo mode after a few seconds like the olight flashlights or Does Turbo stay on for the entire 3 and a 1/2 hours?

@ChrispyThings Жыл бұрын

No flashlight stays on turbo for the states runtimes. You’ll get a few minutes of turbo then it’ll step down. The 3.5 hr runtime is turbo with the step down until the battery runs out

@h1a8 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Trying to decide between this and the tk20r v2. Which fenix flashlight (or one you highly recommend) can tail stand? I prefer a tactical one but will take a non tactical one.

@WadePhillips93 Жыл бұрын

What did u emd up going with?

@h1a8 Жыл бұрын

@@WadePhillips93 tk20r v2

@MichaelB2L Жыл бұрын

I don’t understand why manufacturers put amazing features on some of their products and not others. For example the twist reveal/conceal charge port on the Fenix PD25r should be the charging port on all their flashlights. I want the Olight Mini Warrior 2, the Fenix PD25r and the Klarus XT1A to have a baby.

@battube44tqs Жыл бұрын

Funny enough I currently EDC the XT1A or sometimes the MW2. Also a long time ago I had the old Fenix PD20 and the PD30 or 35 (the first with a 1000 lumens). And I agree with you!

@MichaelB2L Жыл бұрын

@@battube44tqs Haha cool! Great choices in my opinion 😉. It drives me nuts every time a major flashlight manufacturers almost makes a perfect light. 😤😆 ow and also don’t make spare batteries readily available.

@battube44tqs Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelB2L yeah sometimes you find the perfect features and size and button configuration but then they ruin it with a UI that doesn't suits you at all 😒 Now I'm looking for something with more throw than the XT1A or the WM2, something around 350m. I'll be looking for the PD35R but maaan the price on these 🫣 Also I'm with you with the proprietary battery thing... I love my Olights but man I'd hate to go without power and running out of light having a bunch of good 18650 laying around just waiting to be used. And I'd rather use my few battery packs to charge my phone instead of my flashlights...

@MichaelB2L Жыл бұрын

@@battube44tqs Yep! The PD25R would have been excellent if you can access all modes using the tail button, but you have to turn the light on using the tail button and then cycle through the modes using the body button. An update XT1A with USB C rechargeable batteries, a crenulated bezel and tail stand ability would make it awesome. Olight can and have made USB C rechargeable batteries. Annoyingly they continue to use their proprietary chargers. I do however find the magnetic bases very useful. The WM2 is the best light I can find for me at the moment, it’s just a bit too long and the head too wide for to comfortably pocket carry it. The dimensions of the original WM were as big as I’d pocket carry, shame you can’t bezel down carry it and it turns into a hand warmer very quickly.

@battube44tqs Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelB2L for me the perfect UI gives me instant acces to turbo, strobe and low or moonlight. The XT1A goes all the way back to 2018 so maybe they'll come out with something new this year! 😁 I really love the magnetic base charging too! I mostly use it for my Obulbs because those are the lights that I use the most at home. I gave away my original MW because I could not stand the bezel up thing and without the clip the almost perfectly cylindrical shape of it made it eazy to accidentaly stick your thumb on the lens. Also you could only attach a lanyard on the clip 👎

@battube44tqs Жыл бұрын

Any flashlight will tail stand if you really need it to and you are creative enough... if you're going to "cieling-bounce" your light I assume you are not out there in the desert or in the woods. You have tools and everyday objects around that will help you accomplish your endeavor.

@mv223 Жыл бұрын

That's not the point. You shouldn't have to do all that.

@stefanozebralight518 11 ай бұрын

👍 one glass is enough

@nicholasadolin3913 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great light and Fenix makes a solid one. But I fear the dreaded green tints of the SST emitters. There are a few scenes where I can see the green tint, especially in the lower modes. How does it look in person?

@ashscott6068 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't judge colour based on a video. Cameras don't work the same as eyes.

@maninacan.6285 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to purchase this light, but after seeing your video that turbo is only 21 seconds, then this one is a no for me. Olight does a similar thing. Bummer. Many other lights are 3 minutes or so. Great review though.

@scottklatt9901 Жыл бұрын

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?

@freemoney3723 Жыл бұрын

Really need to know.

@user-ml8mu3tz7i Жыл бұрын

Хороший вопрос задали Вам!!! Сейчас также думаю какой купить!!!

@MemphisMojo15s Жыл бұрын

Scott Klatt, PD36TAC, TK16V2, PD36R, PD36R PRO next (because I haven't tested one) and then they have a new light called the WF26R with charging cradle!! It's an upgrade to the RC20. I own the E35V3 and it is a great EDC light however, not the best choice for good throw or ease of use when you need light in a quick way. That's where rear switch flash lights are dominant, of which takes me back to the lights I just mentioned. The TK11TAC is an excellent light for that as it sports the same tail switch as the PD36TAC, bright, and only 3 light output settings. It has the mechanical rear rotary switch that you can lock, switch to tactical mode, or to duty mode. My favorite go to pocket light is the LD30. Rear switch activation, side switch functionality, and the perfect overall size. I wish I had 10 of them!

@goforbroke2 Жыл бұрын

Honestly don’t like any of those models. The PD36R is the best light IMO overall.

@henrysilos7343 8 ай бұрын

What is your favorite fenix flashlight?

@ericm344 Жыл бұрын

Very interested in this light. Specs and beam appear very similar to the TK16 v2. Which do you prefer between the two and why? Also, Fenix states that the usb port itself is sealed regardless of the rubber flap.

@Hialeah1925 Жыл бұрын

Did you find out?

@tonydillinger2553 Жыл бұрын

hello..... did we find out?

@adamthomas1222 Жыл бұрын

I can confirm that the usb slot on the original pd36r is sealed even without the rubber flap, that flap is basically just to stop dust and dirt from entering the slot, not water .... So by logic this new one should have the same feature for it's usb slot

@charleshorseman55 Жыл бұрын

How long will output 2800 lumens? 30 seconds? Good enough to momentarily blind an assaulter.

@ChrispyThings Жыл бұрын

All that info is in the video

@jamesmcfarland2636 Жыл бұрын

How far out was the wood line?

@ChrispyThings Жыл бұрын

As it says in the video, the far trees were 112 meters away

@playboybusa Жыл бұрын

So besides the lumens it's worse then the normal 36r? I'll stick with my pd36r original

@AGC828 Жыл бұрын

I don't see the point in having the PRO over the TAC and R. The TAC has the rotary knob which some might like for quick access to LOCKOUT, daily and tactical. Which is to me just clever marketing to say they added new features....all of which can be accomplished with any other flashlight. The PD36R....does have the side switch for those that don't want to be in "FBI mode" having to hold the light over your shoulder height. and would prefer an undersnd grip/EDC. The TK16 is the same light but with more max lumens. and an aggressive 3 tungsten point s for glass breaking if needed and more effective "self-defence". which I think is THE light to own for your first FENIX light. The TK20R? Not sure what it'sselling point is. Or why FENIX put it out. Nothing outstanding about it....its down 100 max lumens from the tK16...has a metal collar hiding the USB and LED...big WOOOP

@RossSimon-ll5hy Жыл бұрын

You know what really would have been nice about this? If it had worked out of the box. It didn't. You know what else? If Fenix would have answered my request for assistance/ warranty/replace etc. They didn't. Too bad. Looks like it might have been a good one.

@tacticalsweater5119 Жыл бұрын

Except this never happened.

@watcher63034 10 ай бұрын

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.

@yourpalcraig Жыл бұрын

I do not recommend this light. It boasts a 3000 lumen output which is ultimately unusable due to high heat created and a very quick step down. It’s basically a 1000 lumen light that they’re charging way too much for. I had it for a day before returning it. 1400-2300 is a safe lumen output for an 18650 or 21700 battery flashlight.

@derekquinones8614 Жыл бұрын

What’s the best fenix flashlight if money don’t matter I like decent lumens and long run time?

@adityagupta-xn6mk Жыл бұрын

@@derekquinones8614 PD36R

@aleks2194 Жыл бұрын

All manufacturers do this though

@vitogriffin8902 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to flashlights...they all do that; it's just how it goes when you get super high brightness in such a compact light. If you buy a 1000lm 18650 light, it's really a 400-600 lumen light in practicality. If you want a constant 3,000 lumens or something like that, you're gonna have to spend more and get a larger light.

@GhadSpeed Жыл бұрын

Just received my PD36 flashlight 🔦. Love it! For a regular person Low to Med settings is more than enough.