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Fenix E40R vs Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix E40R ($109.95) 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 E40R | Fenix PD36R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 181.6g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 3,000 lumens, 415 m |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 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 | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 63 hours 25 minutes max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) 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 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 E40R is the better value at $109.95. If weight matters most, Fenix PD36R ACE carries lighter at 181.6g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.