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Fenix C7 vs Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix PD36R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 181.6g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 3,000 lumens, 415 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 63 hours 25 minutes max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix PD36R ACE
- 3,000 lumens and 415 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 rechargeable li-on battery
- 181.6 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 181.6 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 63 hours 25 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.