Product Description
The Fenix P2D is a high-tech, rugged tool that’s perfect for any lighting application. It is the is the C123 version of the Fenix L1 DCE. It features six levels of output, which not only allows the user to select the best compromise between brightness and runtime for any given task but also has ability to aid in an emergency. The P2D does all this and still retains an incredibly compact size. If you’re looking for solid reliability, digitally regulated brightness, and compact size, this Fenix is for you. The Fenix P2D retails for $53.00.
Review
This is an amazingly bright, amazingly compact flashlight. It fits neatly on a keychain, and while the lowest brightness is plenty for most situations, the higher levels are there when you need them. It’s not cheap, but I don’t know of any light that’s anywhere near this bright and versatile for the price.
The P2D uses a Cree LED, so it is extremely bright for the size with very good balance between throw and side spill. The hotspot is very strong and the spill is really usable. As in other Cree lights, the beam has some artifacts and will not be very pure against a white wall but that causes no problems to use the flashlight.
The light has two modes of operation depending on the position of the bezel. In each mode of operation you can access different sub modes using the reverse switch. With the bezel in the first position you turn on the light in “turbo” mode, a light tap in the switch then moves to the strobe. With the bezel in the second position the light is turned on in minimum brightness, the you move to medium, maximum and finally SOS mode clicking the switch.
The P2D is constructed in HA-III aluminum, it is very strong and will resist drops scratches and impacts. The run time is about 1 hour in “turbo” mode, up to 30 hours in “low,” 2 hours in “max” and about 5 hours in medium brightness. The strobe’s frequency is good enough to disorient people. The P2D can stand on its tail and be used for room illumination.
Fenix P2D
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