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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R ACE | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 181.6g | 86.3g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 415 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 LED | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 63 hours 25 minutes max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) 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 HM23 V2.0
- 300 lumens and 88 m of throw
- Runs on AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery
- 86.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 100 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM23 V2.0 is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.