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Acebeam DEFENDER P17 vs Fenix PD36R PRO

What DEFENDER P17 does better (3) and where PD36R PRO wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam DEFENDER P17
Acebeam · 2022DEFENDER P17
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix PD36R PRO
Fenix · 2022PD36R PRO
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
4.9Brightness & throw6.5
9.4Battery & charging5.3
5.8Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is DEFENDER P17 better than PD36R PRO?

  1. Maximum runtime480 h vs 42 h11.4×
  2. Maximum output4,900 lm vs 2,800 lm+75%
  3. Weight154 g vs 169 g+10%

Why is PD36R PRO better than DEFENDER P17?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 380 m2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity7,396 cd vs 36,100 cd4.9×
  3. Submersible to1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R PROFenix PD36R PRO≈ $1207.0
Light output
Maximum output4,900 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity7,396 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime480 h42 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—145.8 mm
Head diameter / width—26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.7 mm
Weight154 g169 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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