Olight M2R Pro vs. Fenix PD36R
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- Опубликовано: 11 мар 2020
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Ok people, lights go bezel down, knives go tip up. Class dismissed.
Very true
Thank god we have a gentleman in the comments.
Knife, tip up - please explain?
It’s faster to deploy the blade. Give it a try. Demonstrates best with a folding flipper. Pull it out of your pocket tip up and flip the knife open. Then pull it out of your pocket tip down. In the latter scenario you’ll have to adjust the knife in your hand before flipping it open.
HarleyWood Sweet! I learned something today. Thanks bro!
The Olight may be brighter, but the Fenix does have more surrounding circle light (larger circle) and the tonality is cooler, which both things I do prefer.
Thank you for taking the time to do that side by side comparison . A noticeable distinction between the two once the night comes... that clear defined edge of the spot on that O light is AWESOME and VERY CLEAR
On the olight you can half press the tail switch to leave the low mode on, or full press the switch to enter turbo and leave it on. If you half press and hold you’ll be in “momentary low mode”. But if you switch to the tactical setting half press becomes turbo and full press becomes strobe. With the same momentary limits when held.
Proprietary charging interface is an instant non starter. Thanks EU for making USB-C mandatory.
I have both, I prefer the fenix as it has better run times. The olight bezel is too aggressive to carry as an everyday carry as it will tear up your pocket. Therefore I carry the fenix but the olight is in my truck if needed.
dude your videos are so thorough and well made and i can really appreciate that
Thank you. Appreciate that
I liked the Fenix pattern more, because it lit up a bigger area, but that would be for general use vs the olight for something like a weapon light. Where you want to light up something specific.
My only issue with the Olight is the barrel button. The Olight can turn on while in you back jean pocket if the barrel button is unintentionally pressed by your bum or the pocket side. I like to carry my flashlight in my back pocket, but would worry I might burn my bum. I read a few reviews complaining of flashlights with on/off barrel buttons for that exact reason. I got the Fenix PR36R primarily for this reason. But I do like the Olight's light better and more aggressive bezel.
I own several O lights and Fenix's. The 36R having the wider spill and good hot spot makes it the perfect tech light. I work HVACR and the 5 brightness modes, good throw and spill make it perfect for chasing wires and line sets across large areas on bright and close up work reading schematics with the low brightness. C cable fast charging in the truck if needed between jobs is great too. Same charging cable as my phone. O Lights are solid lights but the Fenix just makes more sense for my application. Had Sure Fire lights too and the tailcaps become ify pretty quickly and have fewer features. Fenix has never failed to fire in the two years of 20+ times per day use I've put it through so far.
hokanut I have to agree with you. I think for most people fenix lights are more practical. I own a dozen of them and I have yet to see one fail me.
if you compare his shed/backyard shots the Olight has no flood at all its just a hot spot and very little spill. Other than smaller size, those TIR optics Olight uses are always a compromise on output. Simple physics says your always trying to match a real reflector that is considered 100% efficient at projecting the light. Good read here on that livid.lighting/optical-technology-optic-tir-vs-reflector/
I have to be honest, I love this everything about the olight except I wish it had a little bit more spill. It lights up your target well but nothing between you and what you aim it at. The fenix wasn’t as impressive out far but I liked the spill up close. For the record, I own several other olights but no fenix.
What to choose?...
I want to upgrade my Fenix tk16 (which I love), and have a "wish list" of improvements:
- More lumen (brighter is better right)
- Rechargeable through the flashlight (I'm done with using external chargers.)
- Quick access to Turbo and Moonlight
- Ability to tail stand (but tail switch is a must!)
- But I want that same perfect beam pattern from the tk16, bright hot-spot and lots of spill.
Share your recommendations please.
Fantastic review Harley, I own multiple Fenix lights and older Olights, including the PD36R and have never experienced an issues out of them. They are solid lights.
I will say the customer service from Fenix is light years above Olight. Just my 2 cents.
Cant believe you neglected mention what makes the Fenix PD36R such a better light than its competitors.. It’s absolutely INSANE battery life.
He is prob a o light shill
I have paid relationships with just about all the flashlight manufacturers. So yes, I’m a shill...for all of them.
Yeah olights get too battery life too lmao.
Great video! I had this doubt and after some research I bought Olight, but both are great with a small advantage for M2R pro.
The Phoenix looks like it will be easier to see stuff since it's a more of a true White vs the Olight yellow light output.
That pdr36 has a huge spill over kind of pattern which is great but I wish the hot spot was larger. But I like the settings and everything else about it.
To be fair several manufacturers are using that type of battery with both positive and negative contacts on front of battery...this is for shock or impact integrity. When you bounce some lights via shooting or running or drops the spring separates and light goes off briefly...with this innovation contact is maintained at all times. Good review😎
Both fenix PD35 TAC units I've had, failed for very same reason: Tailcap switch failed after 7 - 8 months of use. NO harsh abuse, No extended periods on, No dropping / hitting.
Now I'll probably try Olight ones.
Interesting same issue with mine
thank you for your wonderful review! went for the olight :-) CHEERS and best thoughts from Austria
I love my green M2R PRO, it's damn near the perfect light, ETSY site has these cool silicon caps for this and the Warrior X PRO (got a green one of them too) that work them both great and solves the shorting issue, I do have Fenix lights too, trust em both.
Nice video!
Olight likes to use non-standard 18650 and 21700. Strictly speaking, this is stupid. This means that apart from Olight's battery, you cannot use other standard batteries. The sole purpose of Olight is to allow users to buy his batteries. If your flashlight uses standard batteries, it means you can use high-quality and cheap industrial packaging batteries. For example, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung. Faithful advice
High quality and cheap?? Right, I don't trust my lights to a cheap battery.... I actually don't find myself needing a bunch of batteries. It takes about a second at the end of the day, to pop the magnetic charger on, hence they are all always charged...I hate having to plug crap in......it's a PITA....
Have both of these. Prefer the olight M2r pro , however I do carry my fenix PD36R at work , only because I work in a metal fan shop , so I always leave with metal in the olight . So I guess it would really depend, on the use . I can say I carry my s1r 2 and then to grab that when I need a light at work . Which is plenty sufficient there . Another Awesome video
I got Fenix pd40r v2 now and god I loving it 😍🥰❤️
FENIX are the best lights! As soon as a new design or function comes out on FENIX lights, Olight copies them and tries to increase lumens so that the typical person thinks Olight must be better. Not true, Fenix can easily beef up lumens but then you are going to run into the problems Olight has, and that is crappy battery life and much more crappier Turbo Mode times. I have never had a Fenix light fail me and I have had plenty of them, as I collect all types of nice flashlights as a hobby.
One important thing also, the Olight magnet charger although a nice idea, it’s not that great in real world situations. If your going into the woods camping or being deployed, those Olight magnet clips are not going to do you any good cause you won’t have anywhere to plug them into to recharge your light. Worse yet, you can’t use regular batteries in the Olight flashlights! Fenix allows you to do both. So if I’m going on a hunting trip I’d much rather have a Fenix and just throw a pack of extra batteries into my bag in the event I drain the battery.
fk who copies who olight wins hands down penix fanboys loose, and if you dont have any usb charger caping woods youre either neandertal type of camper or have extra chromosome.
George Michael used an O-Light exclusively in the men's lavatory in L.A. That's the price you have to pay.
Agree with all of that I got nitecore and it uses 27100 but can also use cr123s and type c charging way better than olight
I have both and I choose fenix for get home bag due to type c cable (SAME AS OTHER ELECTRONIC ) OLIGHT FOR DAILY USE
The Olight chargers are so small, I don't find an advantage in Micro usb, or type c.....
Thanks Harley. Awesome review. This truly helped me make my product decision. I also used your promo code as well. I already had the Fenix PD36R but this light just blows the Fenix out of the water. I appreciate you taking the time to do relevant comparisons. Also like the $11 off the light and that $11 goes toward your channel. Keep making great videos and again thanks a lot. Would have loved to have that OD green but oh well. Also purchase the S1R and the S2R Baton II as well. Thanks again! Lineman from El Paso TX.
Thanks brother. Appreciate that
What specifically did you prefer about the Olight over the Fenix?
test the Fenix TK26R tactical. Newest light..phenomenal beam and flood. its a great combo 1500LM amazing throw and spill.
Ordered, this will make a nice edition to my GHB
Still cant decide which one is the better choice
I EDC an M2R Warrior. I’m not a huge fan and am looking at switching to the PD36R. Here’s why: the magnetic, metal, charging tail cap sucks. It seems cool, but it actually sucks. It attracts tons of metal dust, which then gets down in the grooves and shorts the light sometimes. It’s damn near impossible to clean out because of the magnet. Also, it WILL shock you if you hold the light in your mouth. If your tongue touches that button, it’s like touching a 9V battery. Also, sometimes I clip my keys on my left front belt loop, near my pocket which holds my M2R. The magnetic tail switch attracts metal rings on my keys, which connect the two contacts and turn on the light. Again, in my pocket. The main issue I have with the M2R is the side switch. I wish I could lock it out or at least make it so that it only works once the light is on. I accidentally hit the button and turn on the light (in my pocket) often. The light has literally melted a hole in a pair of my pants, and it runs itself almost dead in my pocket like once every two weeks. I like that the Fenix side button is dead until you turn it on via the tail switch.
I will say, though, other than the switch issues, I LOVE the M2R. But they are very significant issues in my opinion.
U should be able to lock it out. Try holding the side switch for like 5-10 seconds, that's how u do it on the s1r2 and s2r2
Redlock 82 thanks for the info. It does lock it out, but it locks out both switches. That means if I needed it quickly, I would be SOL. Honestly, I just wish Olight or Nitecore or someone would make a simple EDC light with a UI similar to my old Streamlight Protac 2L-X. It was momentary or click to full power. Double tap to strobe, click to keep strobe, triple tap to low, click to keep low. I would go back to Streamlight, but the others have so much more output. I just want something simple with a tail switch only, momentary/click on, and fast access to full power and strobe. I don’t care if I have to do a dance to get to other levels or moonlight or whatever. I just want quick access to turbo and strobe.
It does not suck, it just is not the light for you, by your description of the negatives, the pd36r should fit your needs better it seems.
Olight M1X Striker is the light you need, if you can find one.
They’re discontinued but sometimes available on eBay or check the Flashlight Fanatics group on Facebook for a private seller.
The side switch on the M1X is inactive until powered on by its tail switch.
It can be set to strobe from memory for instant strobe activation in momentary-mode or fully click on for constant-on mode (instant strobe from memory is a very rare feature, even in tactical lights). It has a 1,000 lumen max output. Built-in, very aggressive strike bezel. Runs on a single 18650 or a pair of CR123 or rechargeable RCR123 cells. It has moonlight mode and L/M/H & Turbo. No magnets or built-in charging system of any kind on this light so you’ll need an external charger and those are very inexpensive. Additionally, the rubber boot tail-switch does more than just turn it off and on with a single press. It has a double tap and triple tap feature built in for the instant access to turbo and strobe.
I bought the olight not long ago because this channel. Love the olight though and the wireless charging to me it's a no brainer
I own both. While I like the Olight I absolutely despise the tail switch. It feels God awful imo. The Fenix, completely opposite. Super responsive, very tactile. For that reason I choose the Fenix. Nice vid bro!
thanks man. appreciate you watching
I carry the fenix as the run time is way better, as I use mine for extended periods. Most of these led edc lights seem to be for quick short use but not me I use for long run time that require bright light so fenix PD36R with its 5 hr run time on high is the clear winner imo. Also I have the m2r pro and it gets way too hot and steps down in brightness very quickly.
Exactly. The runtime of the fenix flashlights can not be beaten. Also, ive had other lights and they get extremely hot to the point that you can not touch the front half of the light. Also, i love how fenix lights dont step down. Theyre true max lumens output. Others including olight step down after 3 min wtf. Screw that bs
The Fenix PD36R can run on high for that long? What's going on? I have the PD40R V2 but it can only do high (3000 lumens) for 1 minute, and then it steps down to 1000. Why the blatant lie on the box that it does 2hour and 40min on high?
I am a die hard Fenix fan. I have owned pretty much every brand out there. I have had top brands such as Surefire fail me after a couple months. I own 6 Fenix lights nkw and not once have I had one fail me. I have used my Fenix PD45TAC in -43°c without fail, I have dropped it, submerged it in water and never once failed. Same with my other lights. Never amy issues. I would trust my life with Fenix lights. I cant say enough good things about them.
P.s. I know only buy Fenix lights. Until the day they stop producing great products I will always buy Fenix
I own the olight warrior x pro but that charger is so impractical I always lose it now the light just collects dust, cuz I just reach for my nitecore, or Fenix lights the specs are pretty much the same but uses the same type c charger I already use for my phone, plus the ports have inner water proof so it doesn't even have to be covered to be waterproof. So same specs, why would olight beat out the others when it's got a huge flaw of being impractical...
Good review man, yep you sold me on the Olight. Ordered one.
that o light deploys by mistake in my pocket and it is a real shame because I wanted to like and edc that light.
i heard you can put another 21700 in the m2r pro,but it wont charge with tailcap.You would need to recharge it with a charger.Any truth?
Is the Olight Baton Pro (2000 lm, 18650 / 3500 mAh battery, 90 €) better than the Olight M2R Pro Warrior (1800 lm, 21700 / 5000 mAh battery, 110 €)?
Spent 359.00 at there flash sale got 4 of them today waiting on the rest ?
The flip clip should be standard on flashlights.
Wish they had a silver colored option for these high end flashlights.
Well damn. Every time I buy an Olight, I swear it's my last one. I already have an M2R Pro in black. I even have a couple of Olights I haven't unpackaged yet that I bought last year. Couldn't pass up that Red S1R Baton II they were selling right before Christmas. Now I have an OD Green M2R Pro on the way.
It’s never the last one Gary. Don’t be silly 😜
Guessing the Fenix has significantly greater high and turbo runtimes. Maybe not at lowest settings.
Fenix for me... Olight doesn’t do great lights for real tactical purposes. I jumped on the band wagon and got the Olight seeker pro 2 for duty carry, and its pretty inconvenient. I work night shift and It doesn’t allow me to be conservative in giving my location away. There’s no rear or momentary button. And I heard the m2r pro warrior has issues too. I’m sticking with fenix
M2Pro Warrior issues have been resolved. I mentioned somewhere else that I wish they would add a momentary option to the Olight Seeker 2 Pro, but unless one is willing to use only momentary option on occasion, it would get complicated. Standard 21700 to me is the only better feature on the Fenix. Otherwise I like the M2R Pro better, a warmer beam for better perception, and the availability of lower levels than the Fenix eco level of 30 lumens. If you want a simple (only two levels) tough thrower the Warrior X Pro with its neutral white beam is terrific. Anyway I'm sure your Fenix will do well by you.
For no particular reason I actually have the FDE M2R Pro on my belt right now. I'm amazed how responsive its tail cap switch is. I like that I can get 2 levels that way and go to the side switch if I need more, or is that less ;-) such as 1 lumen for 50 days.
Battery life is the fenix selling point
Hailey, I had been a fan of Fenix for awhile until I watched your video. Your comparison is too good that it conviencing me to give Olight a try.
Note: did some research, seems like Olight has a very good customer service; they even have their own online community and they are growing strong.
Keep up the good work ! You have my "like" and "subscribe"
At the end I chose pd36r beacause I don´t want anything magnetic in my pocket. I have pd36r about a month as an EDC and it´s totaly worth it.
You'd be better off with the Fenix.
I have fenix pd 36r and I loving it.
Im still rockin the gen1 m18 Maverick... almost 6 years of EDC and used probably every day... same Olight branded 18650 too! I've literally had more problems from Surefire lights...
David Elkhart damn! I have that same light. The m18 maverick is really durable. Ive had mine for 5-6 years as well
1. I don’t understand the battery issue. If you do prefer taking the battery out to charge it, you’ll likely have another to pop in. How would that make the proprietary battery any different if you had a spare?
2. The rubber charging flap on my PD ripped off. It was problematic from day 1. The tail switch rubber ripped also.
3. Fenix just updated the 36R and only updated the emitter. Same rubber flap. Same tail switch.
4. Moonlight and no hassle to get to turbo? That should be standard on everything.
5. Magnetic tail is underrated. Many situations where it is incredibly handy.
Maybe that’s why I wandered over to Olight. They listen to customer feedback. They make useful improvements.
I owned several Fenix when I got into it, now I can’t imagine life without an Olight.
If the olight had a better run time per charge it would be the perfect flashlight
I mean it’s meant to be a duty light so just charge it at the end of your shift. You’re not gonna run it dry in one shift
Compare the warrior 3 to the Nitecore mh12s! Please!
Thanks for your comparation!
U should compare the olight to the Nitecore mh12s, it's 1800 lumens 21700 battery type c fast charging and u can use cr123 rcr123
Thanks for the review. Following you on FB. I need one to replace the s2r2 I edc.
Compatibility, easier to cycle through settings, battery life, non proprietary batteries and the cooler light is a win win win for the Fenix. OLight is quality no doubt but the Fenix simply has to many more pros and none of the glaring cons.
No to the Olight because of the charger so I want the Fenix but my mind is too completely blown by the fact that the design made it to manufacture and nobody noticed that the button sticks out too far to set the damn thing on it’s end! That didn’t occur to them? They don’t pay any attention to the features of their competitors?
Great price. If I didn't already have the M2R Pro in black......
Good job on adding something more than just the Olight flash sale announcement.
Yeah. I think I’m gonna do that from now on. I know you guys see too many flash sale videos. Hope this brings some added value. Thanks for watching
@@HarleyWood23 That was one reason to watch since I could just look at the one I already have and my OD Green one should be here Friday morning. Probably just the anticipation. I really like that color in the Warrior X Pro so I hope it is similar. These will also be the revised ones. I do have the FDE version and was just noticing how good the controls are. I think my Camo one probably has a contaminated switch. It had some finish fragments around the switch when I received it so it may still have some in there. It just does not feel as good and I have had to hit the tail switch multiple times to turn it off. It always works to turn it on and there is the side switch, but I need to report it and see what Olight says.
I also appreciated you mentioning the difference in Kelvin temperature. I find a higher CRI or fuller spectrum is very important. When the beam is too cool everything is just too flat and colors do not pop. I have had trouble distinguishing between FDE and OD Green, as well as, brown and deep maroon. Use a neutral white or warm beam and it is suddenly easy. The beam on the Seeker 2 Pro is so wonderfully even, I just wish it was a bit warmer. I saw another video with beamshots comparing the Fenix PD36R and the Olight M2R Pro Warrior and someone else commented how much better the detail was distinguished by the Olight, so I am not alone. Now if we can just get Olight to realize the same thing with their task lights and headlamps and provide a choice of NW (Neutral White) instead of just CW (Crappy White) I'll be very happy. They HAD the far better neutral white H1R and H2R Nova headlamps, then they stopped offering them in NW. So my friends who saw mine and ordered them in NW were in luck, now not so much. Besides too much blue in the light is bad for sleep patterns. :-)
I know olight uses their proprietary battery like you said for charging. Will the fenix battery still power up the olight all the way to turbo but not magnetic charging? I'm pretty sure I tried it with the battery for the s1r baton and it worked with the purple aftermarket rechargeable cr123 and just couldn't activate turbo. And yes of green is gone. I only decided I wanted this light after already spending more than I wanted on the seeker w pro. Because right after I bought the black one olight had a flash sale with a blue one. Bastards. This time they didnt. I know about the upcoming flash sale but only the m2r is o ly available in the july 4th red white and blue version. Pretty but too flashy. Pun not intended. Thanks for the info.
My Fenix 21700 cell with a built-in USB-C charging port on its side (near the top of the cell) will not work at all in my 3 Olight flashlights that use this size battery.
•Seeker 2 (not the Pro)
•M2R Pro
•Warrior-X Pro
Own the warrior 3s and pd36r PRO. I like both and glad I have both, but fenix wins. Olight notching on handle is too aggressive and unneeded. But the number one reason, for pure edc, fenix button system is far superior and functional in edc. If I could ONLY have one, the olight warrior 3s wins, purely for moonlight mode.
Also does olight have any Hi CRI light ? 95+
How do you get the free light from Olight for ordering over $200? Do you have to put it in your cart or do they automatically send it to you? Thanks for the great review and the discount!!
That promo was only during the flash sale. Be on the lookout for the next one. They do that same promo just about every time. I recommend signing up for their mailing list or joining their FB group
@@HarleyWood23 oh gotcha! Yea I signed up for everything and I’ll keep a look out thank you!!
Just purchased a PD36R for $74 dollars on their site after Vet discount free shipping! They recommend not to buy on Amazon because of the number of fakes. They also have a 20% first time buyers discount! They cannot be stacked as discounts. Do your homework I wanted versatile charging not restricted to mfg items..
True big key for me was the usb-c charging as not bound to their charging. Plus I’ve noticed the fenix charges way faster too.
I use the M2R pro to kill bed bugs, it's that bright.
Lol
The Fenix specs say that the PD36R is 3 ounces. While Olight weighs the M2R Pro at 6.31 ounces. Is the Olight really that much heavier?
Fenix advertises the weight without the battery. The 21700 battery alone weighs almost 3 oz.
www.fenix-store.com/fenix-rechargeable-21700-li-ion-battery-5000-mah/
@@HarleyWood23 Thankyou brother.
The PD36R was my EDC for a couple of years and it burnt a couple trousers because the tail cap button turned on the light while I was siiting in my car ! Bow I EDC a Warrior 3S Olight more powerful and above all more secure. (and yes, Ihate the Olight batteries !! )
I have the warrior mini 2 and I'm thinking about the warrior 3s but also looking at the fenix lights. Then again, I do like the small size of the mini 2 and olight has always been good to me. Seldom to I have an issue with one and if I do, they get a new one to me quick.
It’s hard to take this as a objective review when you are selling one of the brands you review.
Average Joe
I have relationships with both brands. So it’s kinda hard to be biased towards either. They’re both great lights.
Is there a new version of the M2R warrior Pro coming soon or the last version still worth it in 2021? I like the warmer color on the M2R
They just released Warrior 3 ;)
? It seams like you would have a good option on what I should mount on a ar15. I would appreciate your opinion.
Im putting the fenix on mine, was very happy with even the pd35 tac
Just picked up the Olight M2R Pro and happy with it. I haven't tried yet, but from what I understand from other users is you can use any 21700 battery in the M2R Pro, however it will not charge via the magnetic cap. So if you are in a bind and have spare 21700 you could pop it in, just not charge. Is this true?
Yes that is correct you just can’t charge it
Does it have to be protected 21700? I've seen regular 27100 5000 mah and protected 21700 5000 mah
@@McPhenius Sorry for the misleading info but just saw a review and they said that you have to use the Olight batteries they tested other batteries and it does not work I had also understood that you can use other batteries but it seems that on this model you cannot
I don't know what on earth I am doing, but I have horrible luck with Fenix lights. I had a little AA battery one that stopped working in short order and the Duracell battery swelled inside and killed it. Then I had a UC30 USB rechargeable that ALWAYS flashed red battery low no matter how long I charged it, and that was out of the box. Fenix replaced it under warranty with a newer UC30 and that one just refused to turn back on one day. I also have a TK20 (I think) Fenix that has been really good from day one. I just got an Olight M2R warrior for Christmas I really like. I don't know what on earth is killing my Fenix lights.
I've never had to use Olight customer service. Fenix cust service was a woman from China who asked me my serial # and then suddenly dropped off communications and never responded after that. A local company swapped it out (UC30) for another one which died shortly thereafter. I am apprehensive to trust another Fenix USB rechargable UC series.
Jimmy, you seem to have trouble with Fenix like I do with Chevy cars and trucks. My first two cars were Chevys, always broke down. Later our company bought Chevy trucks and always in the repair shop.
Much prefer the fenix user interface
Excellent video, I bought a bundle on the 13th sale, £82 👍🏻
So overall which light did you rate better?
man, that's a tough one. The Olight is brighter and i like it's focused beam more. Very subjective, but the Fenix has better aesthetics in my opinion. After the sale, i think the Fenix is better for the money, but I don't think you can go wrong either way.
@@HarleyWood23 thanks man, I'll look at buying a fenix mate 👍🏻
What about tk16 v20 or seeker pro 3 are they. Any gd
I have the tk16 V2 and it's fantastic! I cannot see anyone needing anything else in a flashlight.
Both great flashlights
I have a Fenix PD36R. I hate the USB cover. It always comes open. I just bought a battery charger that can handle the 21700 battery so I can seal the USB port with glue.
All my other Fenix lights have been great.
That's crazy it's got inner water proofing in that port just tear the damn cover off if anything
The olight switches in mine gets false positive clicks all the time. So annoying. Proprietary battery although the fenix will light up with the olight battery but not the other way around. Only if fenix could have a smaller tail switch....
I absolutely hate the tail switch on my M2R Pro. For that reason I choose the PD36R. It's very responsive and tactile which is what you want in a tactical light
Soooo Its all personal preference 🤷♂️
I hope you make a comparison with the nitecore p22r
0:50 You’re describing Glock owners on every single gun forum ever.
“So, I’m looking for a semiauto tactical shotgu-“
“HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A GLOCK 19, BRO?!?!”
Damn dude. Is One Shot still a company? I have that same shirt.
Waiting m2r pro copper review, thanks
Tested Olight M2R Pro, honestly I didn't like it. I bought M2T Warrior instead with 30% off and for me it is more worth it and I like its beam tho.
I also love my M2T Warrior too, but the pocket clip is broken after 1 years, too bad.
My Olight is on the way . 👍😎
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I like my 6 D cell mag light, it doubles as bonker.
No arguing that. My dad was a cop all though the 80s and 90s. They did lots of bonking with those
Olight needs to get rid of their proprietary batteries. Use type C and I bet their sales will go up.
Type C would rock.
@@HarleyWood23 that feature alone on olights would make me a buyer. I think the m2r pro would be absolutely perfect if it had that and a standard battery. Great review\ comparison!
Thx for in-depth comparison. 79 dollars wow. I think i will get fenix instead for my girlfriend too cause she is purdy too
haha. thanks for watching.
But I thought her favorite color was green. LOL.
Can't get into olight when nitecore has same specs but uses more batteries and type c charging plus plastic tactical holster
But NITECORE quality is not even close...I own about equal amount of each, and my Nitecore lights seldom get used anymore. I probably use my Nitecore PD10 more then the rest...
@@eatmelily that's weird mine are all top quality never had an issue with any of them, craftsmanship is flawless.... 🤔
@@eatmelily what makes you say this? Did all your nitecores break? Which models?
@@eatmelily lol u know nitecore is the same price as olights. I don't know if u know anything about flashlights but u don't buy nitecore from Walmart bro
@@Lee-lb9qh I think he just means the premium feel not so much the longevity of the product... olight do feel very smooth and look nice to the eye beautiful little things
too many words☹️ ...who is the winner?
I like the fenix pd36R
Interesting that you did a flashlight review and never mentioned battery life. Making light is nice, but if it doesn’t stay on for long what’s the point? I am looking at getting my first quality flashlight and looking at the specs, the scenic battery life is like double the Olight.
Also those lights are NOT as different as a corvette and a tundra...
Olight is equivalent to fisher price. Mattel. A toy you find in a General Mills cereal box.
Sorry bro, Fenix all day for me. Good job Harley, thx
Olight is pretty shady the literally say hey you want a bunch of free shit review our lights in will send you loads of free lights never trust an olight review on RUclips they even do that with our Facebook gun groups aswel we tell them to go pound
@@sunnycat69
Which light do you trust? Cause i'll tell you EVERY flashlight manufacturer sends out free lights to reviewers. Literally every single one. So you should probably stop buying flashlights.
Joseph Kasperek
I gotta admit, i'm impressed.
@@HarleyWood23 I own alot of lights but Fenix is my go to, I own 8 and never had an issue with any of them. Your a hunter, you should check out the Fenix HT18 what an awesome light!
@@joekasperek1086 looking...
Fenix good
Built by the same Chinese factory
What does M and R mean in M2R please ?
Pretty sure its just a name.
I was going to buy the Fenix until I saw the little rubber port cover. That turned me off completely. The last thing I want is a rubber flap flipping around.
I have the Fenix tk16 V2. It's not quite as slim as this light, but it's one hell of a flashlight. And no charging port on the outside. You remove the 5000mah battery and charge it with usb-c.
it´s not flipping around. I´m using pd36r almost a year every day and it´s still like the first day