Fenix LR35R vs Fenix PD36R ACE
Quick take: The Fenix LR35R is brighter (10,000 vs 3,000 lm); the Fenix LR35R throws farther (447m vs 415m); the Fenix PD36R ACE runs longer on high (4 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix LR35R | Fenix PD36R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $130 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | Tactical |
| Lumens | 10,000 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Candela | 50,000 cd | 43,056 cd |
| Beam distance | 447m | 415m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 4 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SFT-70 | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 12.0 oz | 6.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 2.0 in | 5.7 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 Year |
What owners report
Fenix LR35R
- ✓10,000 lumens with 503 m of throw from two 21700s
- ✓Fenix's constant-current drivers and honestly published ANSI specs
- ✓Recessed power button prevents accidental activation in a bag
- ✓Good ergonomics and grip for a light this size, and IP68 rated
- ✓Long runtime with warning before low-voltage protection engages
- ✗Mode memory with no shortcuts to turbo or low
- ✗Eco at 50 lumens and low at 450 — both far too bright for close work
- ✗No rear tactical switch
- ✗Gets hot on turbo
- ✗Large and heavy, as any two-cell searchlight is
Fenix PD36R ACE
- ✓Three selectable preset mode groups — configure it once for the job
- ✓3,000 lumens and 415 m from a Luminus SFT70 Gen2
- ✓Measured above its claimed output rather than below
- ✓Around four hours on high from the included 5,000mAh 21700
- ✓Hidden USB-C charging and Fenix's five-year repair coverage
- ✗About 69 CRI at 6,264K — cool and poor at rendering colour
- ✗183 grams and 146 mm, substantial for pocket carry
- ✗Turbo runtime is limited by heat, as on any light this size
- ✗Configurable modes add a setup step before first use
- ✗Priced well above budget lights with similar output