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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Fenix LD36R
Fenix PD35R ACE ($85.95) vs Fenix LD36R ($114.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD35R ACE | Fenix LD36R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85.95 | $114.95 |
| Weight | 145g | 231g |
| Output | 2,000 lumens, 380 m | 3,600 lumens, 385 m |
| LED | One Luminus SFT40 LED | 3 x Luminus SFT25R Gen2 LEDs and 3 x high-performance RGB LEDs |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS | Fourteen lighting modes including five levels of white light, Strobe, six different colors levels, with a breathing and stepless color mode |
| Battery | 4000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 140.5 mm, Head 26.5 mm, Body 23.6 mm | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 mm |
| Runtime | 720 hours max | 65 hours 18 minutes max |
| Weight | 145g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.11 oz. (145g) including battery) | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) 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 LD36R
- 3,600 lumens and 385 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery
- 231 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 231 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 65 hours 18 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix PD35R ACE is the better value at $85.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.