Fenix PD36 TAC vs Fenix TK11R size comparison
The Fenix TK11R is 5.5 mm (0.22 in) longer than the Fenix PD36 TAC, and 7.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 26 g heavier (without battery).
Fenix PD36 TAC: Photo: Fenix · Image policy
The Fenix TK11R is 5.5 mm (0.22 in) longer than the Fenix PD36 TAC, and 7.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 26 g heavier (without battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix PD36 TAC Check price ↗ | Fenix TK11R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 140 mm (5.51 in) | 145.5 mm (5.73 in)+5.5 mm |
| Head / width | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 34 mm (1.34 in)+7.5 mm |
| Body | 25.4 mm (1.00 in) | 23.5 mm (0.93 in)−1.9 mm |
| Weight | 92 g without battery | 117.5 g without battery+26 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 / 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Throw | 274 m | 420 m |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Price | $99.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $86.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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PD36 TAC vs TK11R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix PD36 TAC is the shorter light: 140 mm (5.51 in) against 145.5 mm (5.73 in), a difference of 5.5 mm (4%). At its widest point the Fenix PD36 TAC is 7.5 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 34 mm). The Fenix PD36 TAC is 26 g lighter (92 g vs 117.5 g, without battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD36 TAC is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Fenix TK11R, 88% more. For beam distance the Fenix TK11R reaches further: 420 m vs 274 m rated throw (53% more).
Battery
The Fenix PD36 TAC runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix TK11R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36 TAC was $99.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix TK11R $86.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix TK11R cost $13.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are tactical lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix PD36 TAC if you want a shorter light (5.5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (7.5 mm narrower), less weight (26 g lighter) and more output (3,000 lm vs 1,600 lm). Choose the Fenix TK11R if you want longer throw (420 m vs 274 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PD36 TAC vs TK11R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36 TAC or the Fenix TK11R?
The Fenix PD36 TAC is the shorter light: 140 mm (5.51 in) against 145.5 mm (5.73 in), a difference of 5.5 mm (4%). At its widest point the Fenix PD36 TAC is 7.5 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 34 mm). The Fenix PD36 TAC is 26 g lighter (92 g vs 117.5 g, without battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36 TAC or the Fenix TK11R?
The Fenix PD36 TAC is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Fenix TK11R, 88% more. For beam distance the Fenix TK11R reaches further: 420 m vs 274 m rated throw (53% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD36 TAC or the Fenix TK11R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36 TAC was $99.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix TK11R $86.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix TK11R cost $13.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix PD36 TAC and Fenix TK11R use the same battery?
The Fenix PD36 TAC runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix TK11R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix PD36 TAC: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Fenix; image policy). Price $99.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix TK11R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $86.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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