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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) vs Fenix HL32R-T ($69.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R ACE | Fenix HL32R-T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 181.6g | 107g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 415 m | 800 lumens, 132 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 LED | Spotlight: Luminus SST20, Floodlight: neutral light LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS | Seven modes including three spotlight brightness levels, three neutral floodlight levels, and SOS |
| Battery | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery | One rechargeable battery pack (included) or three AAA batteries (not included) |
| Size | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm | Width 66 mm, Height 45 mm, Depth 30 mm |
| Runtime | 63 hours 25 minutes max | 150 hours max |
| Weight | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) | 107g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.77 oz. (107g) including battery) |
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 HL32R-T
- 800 lumens and 132 m of throw
- Runs on One rechargeable battery pack (included) or three AAA batteries (not included)
- 107 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 150 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL32R-T is the better value at $69.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.