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Fenix PD45R ACE vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix PD45R ACE ($129.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix PD45R ACE | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 200.5g | 133g |
| Output | 3,200 lumens, 410 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT-70X-WS65-H2-H1652 LED | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including six brightness levels and Strobe; six preset options | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 157.7 mm, Width 30 mm, Height 25.9 mm | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 57 hours max | 54 hours max |
| Weight | 200.5g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 7.07 oz. (200.5g) including battery) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix PD45R ACE
- 3,200 lumens and 410 m of throw
- Runs on 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 200.5 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 200.5 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 57 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL45R is the better value at $79.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.