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Fenix E40R vs Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix E40R ($109.95) 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 E40R | Fenix PD26R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $62.96 |
| Weight | 220g | 102.3g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 1,300 lumens, 354 m |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | Luminus SFT25R LED |
| Modes | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge | 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | Length: 4.17’’ (106mm) Head: 1.05’’ (26.6mm) Body: 0.97’’ (24.6mm) |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 556 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 102.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.61 oz (102.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E40R
- 5,000 lumens from a flashlight 138 mm long
- Wide, flood-style beam from four LEDs
- Magnetic tail and IP68
- USB-C charging with the battery included
- 220 g is heavy for a pocket
- Throw is only 242 m, so it is a flood light first
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. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.