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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix PD35R ACE ($85.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD35R ACE | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 145g | 133g |
| Output | 2,000 lumens, 380 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | One Luminus SFT40 LED | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | 4000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 140.5 mm, Head 26.5 mm, Body 23.6 mm | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 720 hours max | 54 hours max |
| Weight | 145g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.11 oz. (145g) including battery) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix PD35R ACE
- 2,000 lumens and 380 m of throw
- Runs on 4000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 145 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 720 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL45R is the better value at $79.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.