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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix PD40R V3.0 ($119.95) 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 PD40R V3.0 | Fenix PD26R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 | $62.96 |
| Weight | 198g | 102.3g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 500 m | 1,300 lumens, 354 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 LED | Luminus SFT25R LED |
| Modes | Six lighting modes including four brightness levels, SOS, and Strobe | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery | 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Size | Length 143 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 26 mm | Length: 4.17’’ (106mm) Head: 1.05’’ (26.6mm) Body: 0.97’’ (24.6mm) |
| Runtime | 89 hours max | 556 hours max |
| Weight | 198g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.98 oz. (198g) including battery) | 102.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.61 oz (102.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
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 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.