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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Fenix LD12R
Fenix PD35R ACE ($85.95) vs Fenix LD12R ($59.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD35R ACE | Fenix LD12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 145g | 74g |
| Output | 2,000 lumens, 380 m | 600 lumens, 186 m |
| LED | One Luminus SFT40 LED | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light |
| Battery | 4000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery |
| Size | Length 140.5 mm, Head 26.5 mm, Body 23.6 mm | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm |
| Runtime | 720 hours max | 16 hours 20 minutes max |
| Weight | 145g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.11 oz. (145g) including battery) | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) including battery) |
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 LD12R
- 600 lumens and 186 m of throw
- Runs on rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery
- 74 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 16 hours 20 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix LD12R is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.