fenix PD36R Rechargeable, Black [Energy Class A]

I was going to buy the Olight Warrior X until I saw this torch. I liked almost everything about this versatile torch. It has 5 different levels of light, at its max or turbo limit the manufacturer states a 2.5 hours continous light source without dropping back to the next, lower lumens after 2-3 mins (as olight torches do). It is 5.5 inches (14cm) in length and really light weight. It comes with a massive high powered battery of 5000mAh which you can charge direct to the port on the side of the torch with the battery still inside, from a normal usb/C cable as used on a mobile phone. You can also buy the same battery with a charge port actually in the battery, which means you can also charge your mobile phone direct from the battery itself with the C cable fitting, or alternatively use it as a spare battery during night, outdoor activities, hunting etc. Also you can use other brands of batteries of the same power (unlike Olight) with this torch. Dislikes would be the pouch which is really cheap, flimsy and not secure enough to wear on a belt; also you can only have the clip where it is, you can't change it round like the Olight. The usb/C charge cable is only 12 inches (31 cm) long so you'd need to buy a longer charge cable to be practical. But overall the dislikes are easily remedied by purchasing other products at not high cost; whilst the torch itself, is in my view, a very serious contender to anything Olight offers at this level, at the moment.

This is an incredible torch. Excellent quality and easy to charge. I only really use tow of the power settings, the lowest for walking the dog and the brightest for seeing distance. You will be amazed how powerful this torch is. Having a slight fetish for torches I have a few and over the years spent too much time deliberating which one to buy. I’m was away on holiday and staying in a remote cottage and forgot a torch. Went on Amazon and chose this one. Incredible power and lasted a long time. By far the best torch I have

Bought this torch for general EDC use as well as more outdoors based activities.Needless to say that fenix has delivered the usual quality once more, as expected.At the lowest brightness (50 lumens) this torch is more than adequate for digging round dark cupboards/sheds and is perfect for a whole host of other daily tasks for which you may need a torch.Going up from there through the setting to reach max brightness, this torch is almost too bright. I have not yet found a use for the whole 1600 lumens but I’m sure I will one day.The battery life on this torch has surprised me. I expected less than the manufacturer quoted life from the included fenix battery. However, after having charged the torch fully I have been using it for 2 weeks on mostly the lowest setting now without having to recharge.I fully expect that if I were constantly using a higher output it would not have such impressive runtimes but I’m sure it would still be more than adequate.The all metal body and general build quality of the torch are great with firm, tactile buttons. So far, the recharging port cover has stayed firmly down without any flapping (as seems to be a fairly common issue with this model) but only more charges will reveal if this really is an issue.I’m sure I will have this torch for a very long time!!

This is a solid product with great build quality, battery life, brightness and options for use. It is a tail switch flash light. The tail switch is used to turn the torch on, momentarily with a light press or permanently with a 'click' (and off again with another. There is a side switch to set the brightness level of the torch, with successive presses increasing the brightness until looping back around to the low setting again. The side switch is also used to engage the strobe mode and it has an indicator lamp in it, which flashes for a few seconds to indicate battery charge level when the torch is turned on. All good, so what's not to like. Well, its expensive and there are torches with more sophisticated user interfaces and options available for similar money. Things I miss from some other torches I have are a permanent battery level indicator lamp in the side switch, a firefly mode and operation from just one switch instead of tail and side to be operated. It's a great, solid product and I wouldn't send it back, but It's not quite a 10 out of 10 from me.