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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) 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 PD36R ACE | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 181.6g | 103g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 415 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 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 | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 63 hours 25 minutes max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
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 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. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.