Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix PD36R PRO
Quick take: The Fenix PD36R ACE costs $9.950000000000003 less; the Fenix PD36R ACE is brighter (3,000 vs 2,800 lm); the Fenix PD36R ACE throws farther (415m vs 380m); the Fenix PD36R PRO runs longer on high (42 vs 4 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix PD36R ACE | Fenix PD36R PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $110 | $119.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 3,000 lm | 2,800 lm |
| Candela | 43,056 cd | 36,600 cd |
| Beam distance | 415m | 380m |
| Runtime | 4 hrs (high) | 42 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 | Luminus SFT70 |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 6.4 oz | 6.0 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 1.2 in | 5.7 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |
What owners report
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