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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.
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4.9Brightness & throw6.5
9.4Battery & charging5.3
5.8Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9
Why is DEFENDER P17 better than PD36R PRO?
- Maximum runtime480 h vs 42 h11.4×
- Maximum output4,900 lm vs 2,800 lm+75%
- Weight154 g vs 169 g+10%
Why is PD36R PRO better than DEFENDER P17?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 380 m2.2×
- Peak beam intensity7,396 cd vs 36,100 cd4.9×
- Submersible to1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 4,900 lm | 2,800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,396 cd | 36,100 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 172 m | 380 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Cree XHP70 | Luminus SFT-70 |
| LED maker | Cree | Luminus |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 6,500K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 480 h | 42 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 1.5 m | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1.5 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | — | 145.8 mm |
| Head diameter / width | — | 26.5 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | — | 25.7 mm |
| Weight | 154 g | 169 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | — |
| Switch | Dual switches | Dual switches |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | Yes |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | — | Yes |









