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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix PD26R ACE ($62.96) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E18R V2.0 | Fenix PD26R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $62.96 |
| Weight | 51g | 102.3g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 1,300 lumens, 354 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 556 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT25R LED |
| Modes | — | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Size | — | Length: 4.17’’ (106mm) Head: 1.05’’ (26.6mm) Body: 0.97’’ (24.6mm) |
| Weight | — | 102.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.61 oz (102.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E18R V2.0
- 1200lm from single cell
- USB-C in-body charging
- Magnetic tail hands-free
- IPX8 waterproof
- Fenix long-term reliability
- 16340 battery less universal
- $65 vs cheaper alternatives
- Large for single-cell
Fenix PD26R ACE
- 1,300 lumens and 354 m of throw
- Runs on 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
- 102.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 556 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix PD26R ACE is the better value at $62.96. If weight matters most, Fenix E18R V2.0 carries lighter at 51g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.