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Fenix PD45R ACE vs Fenix LD36R
Fenix PD45R ACE ($129.95) 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 PD45R ACE | Fenix LD36R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.95 | $114.95 |
| Weight | 200.5g | 231g |
| Output | 3,200 lumens, 410 m | 3,600 lumens, 385 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT-70X-WS65-H2-H1652 LED | 3 x Luminus SFT25R Gen2 LEDs and 3 x high-performance RGB LEDs |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including six brightness levels and Strobe; six preset options | Fourteen lighting modes including five levels of white light, Strobe, six different colors levels, with a breathing and stepless color mode |
| Battery | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 157.7 mm, Width 30 mm, Height 25.9 mm | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 mm |
| Runtime | 57 hours max | 65 hours 18 minutes max |
| Weight | 200.5g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 7.07 oz. (200.5g) including battery) | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) including battery) |
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 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 LD36R is the better value at $114.95. If weight matters most, Fenix PD45R ACE carries lighter at 200.5g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.