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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) — 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 PD36R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 181.6g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 3,000 lumens, 415 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 63 hours 25 minutes max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | — | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Size | — | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Weight | — | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) 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 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 E18R V2.0 is the better value at $65. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.