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Fenix T6 Penlight vs Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix T6 Penlight ($36.95) vs Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix T6 Penlight | Fenix PD36R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.95 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 33g | 181.6g |
| Output | 80 lumens, 18 m | 3,000 lumens, 415 m |
| LED | LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery |
| Size | Length 140 mm, Diameter 14 mm | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Runtime | 26 hours max | 63 hours 25 minutes max |
| Weight | 33g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.16 oz. (33g) including battery) | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix T6 Penlight
- 80 lumens and 18 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery
- Only 33 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 26 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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 T6 Penlight is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.