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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix LD36R
Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) 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 PD36R ACE | Fenix LD36R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $114.95 |
| Weight | 181.6g | 231g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 415 m | 3,600 lumens, 385 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 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 | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 mm |
| Runtime | 63 hours 25 minutes max | 65 hours 18 minutes max |
| Weight | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) 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 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 PD36R ACE is the better value at $109.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.