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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix PD26R ACE ($62.96) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD26R ACE | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62.96 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 102.3g | 103g |
| Output | 1,300 lumens, 354 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT25R LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length: 4.17’’ (106mm) Head: 1.05’’ (26.6mm) Body: 0.97’’ (24.6mm) | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 556 hours max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 102.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.61 oz (102.3g) including battery) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
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 HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the better value at $54.95. If weight matters most, Fenix PD26R ACE carries lighter at 102.3g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.