Fenix PD32 High Intensity LED Flashlight

Fenix PD32 High Intensity LED flashlight is super easy to operate. Use the tail switch for on off, and use the side dimmer button to access any of the 4 brightness levels or disorienting strobe. The Fenix PD32 has a maximum output of 315 lumens and is powered by two CR123A lithium batteries or a single 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery.

Features of Fenix PD32 LED flashlight:
• Cree brand XP-G (R5) LED
• 4 brightness levels plus disorienting strobe and SOS
     Turbo - 315 lumens*, runs for 2 hours**
     High - 130 lumens, runs for 8 hours
     Medium - 70 lumens, runs for 16 hours
     Low - 9 lumens, runs for 200 hours
     Strobe - 315 lumens
     SOS - 130 lumens
• beam distance - 562 ft (turbo)
• pushbutton tail switch for momentary on or constant on/off
• secondary side switch to select mode
     switching sequence - Turbo>Low>Medium>High
     press and hold for 1 second for Strobe
     press and hold for 3 seconds for SOS
• always turns on in the last brightness level used before the flashlight was turned off
• constructed of aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish,
     glass lens with anti-reflective coating
• powered by 2 each CR123A primary lithium batteries or 1 each 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
• digitally regulated for more constant brightness
• reverse polarity protected
• smooth reflector for a long range beam (up to 562 ft)
• waterproof to IPX-8 standard, not dive rated (submerged in 2 meters of water for 30 minutes)
• measures 5" long x 0.9" head diameter
• weighs 3.3 oz with batteries
• Includes PD32 flashlight, nylon belt holster, spare O-ring, spare switch cover and wrist lanyard
     (batteries not included)
• made in China
• limited 1 year warranty through BrightGuy
     Note: damage due to battery leakage is not covered under warranty

* Note: Lumen outputs and runtimes were calculated using CR123A batteries following the new
     ANSI/NEMA FL1 standards.

** After running for 30 minutes in turbo mode, the brightness will automatically drop back to high

---

Rating:

Fenix has become one of my favorite flashlight companies. They consistently offer compact, bright, versatile lights at a reasonable cost. The PD32 continues this tradition. It is well made and has a quality, yet lightweight feel.

The PD32 has four well-spaced levels of light that should make this light suitable for a variety of lighting situations. (Case in point: I intend to try this for lighting up a parachute canopy on nightjumps, also for seeing into the dark corners while servicing pipe organs.) The brightest level is amazing, retina-searing bright - the brightest I've seen in a light this size. The strobe is very fast and at full brightness - at night it would probably stop a charging bear (not verified experimentally, so don't try this at home). Seriously, be very careful with the high brightness levels of this light - I wouldn't be surprised if it could cause permanent vision damage; the strobe could certainly mess up your head and vision for some time (made me dizzy just testing it for a few seconds). Never point it into anyone's eyes, this is not a toy.

The beam has a well-defined hot-spot with good side spill. There are some minor artifacts in the hot spot (a faint "bulls eye") but it is certainly not distracting, just not as even as previous Fenix lights I've owned. If you like a softer, less defined beam, a small piece of scotch tape over the lens evens it out nicely. (This useful trick works on most any LED light or lantern.)

One big difference in this light is the way you select light levels. The tailcap switch, which has a firm, positive feel, only turns the light on and off (also has a momentary on position). The brightness levels, strobe and SOS functions are set with a slightly raised rubber covered switch on the head of the light. This is a nice feature, especially if you normally just use one brightness - you can set it and forget it. It always comes on in the last level you used.

Unlike some other lights, you can't set the PD32 on its tailcap to use as a "candle". The head is scalloped so if you set it down this way, you can still see that it is on. One minor complaint: the batteries have a slightly loose fit in the barrel and rattle. I remedied this by wrapping an 11" strip of copy paper around the batteries.

I highly recommend this light; I don't think you will be disappointed.

- Gary, Louisville, KY

Submitted on January 9, 2012

---

Write your own review:

Email

Name

Location

Rating
54.543.532.521.510.5

Review

P/N: PD32; Fenix PD32 High Intensity LED Flashlight