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Fenix PD25R vs Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix PD25R ($80) 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 PD25R | Fenix PD36R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 48g | 181.6g |
| Max Output | 800 lumens | — |
| Runtime | 29h low | 63 hours 25 minutes max |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Battery | 16340 | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery |
| Output | — | 3,000 lumens, 415 m |
| 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 PD25R
- Compact
- USB-C
- Two-button UI
- Small cell runtime
- Clip okay
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 PD25R is the better value at $80. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.