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Acebeam E70 vs Fenix PD36 TAC

What E70 does better (1) and where PD36 TAC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam E70
Acebeam · 2021E70
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.9Brightness & throw5.7

Why is E70 better than PD36 TAC?

  1. Maximum output4,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+53%

Why is PD36 TAC better than E70?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 274 m+14%
  2. Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 18,770 cd+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Light output
Maximum output4,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity14,400 cd18,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m274 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-70
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—43.2 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height128.3 mm140 mm
Head diameter / width—26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.4 mm
Weight—92 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Colours—Black
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