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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) vs Fenix PD26R ACE ($62.96) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R ACE | Fenix PD26R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $62.96 |
| Weight | 181.6g | 102.3g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 415 m | 1,300 lumens, 354 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 LED | Luminus SFT25R LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery | 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Size | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm | Length: 4.17’’ (106mm) Head: 1.05’’ (26.6mm) Body: 0.97’’ (24.6mm) |
| Runtime | 63 hours 25 minutes max | 556 hours max |
| Weight | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) | 102.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.61 oz (102.3g) 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 PD26R ACE
- 1,300 lumens and 354 m of throw
- Runs on 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
- 102.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 556 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix PD26R ACE is the better value at $62.96. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.