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Fenix PD32R vs Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix PD32R ($79.95) 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 PD32R | Fenix PD36R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 136g | 181.6g |
| Output | 1,400 lumens, 344 m | 3,000 lumens, 415 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT40 LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | Five lighting modes including four brightness levels and Strobe | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery |
| Size | Length 135 mm, Head 26.5 mm, Body 23.6 mm | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Runtime | 70 hours max | 63 hours 25 minutes max |
| Weight | 136g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.80 oz. (136g) including battery) | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix PD32R
- 1,400 lumens and 344 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 136 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 70 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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 PD32R is the better value at $79.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.