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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) vs Fenix PD40R V3.0 ($119.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD36R ACE | Fenix PD40R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $119.95 |
| Weight | 181.6g | 198g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 415 m | 3,000 lumens, 500 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 LED | Luminus SFT70 LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS | Six lighting modes including four brightness levels, SOS, and Strobe |
| Battery | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery | 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Size | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm | Length 143 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Runtime | 63 hours 25 minutes max | 89 hours max |
| Weight | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) | 198g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.98 oz. (198g) 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 PD40R V3.0
- 3,000 lumens and 500 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 198 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 198 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 89 hours 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.