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Acebeam EC35 GEN II vs Fenix PD26R ACE

What EC35 GEN II does better (0) and where PD26R ACE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam EC35 GEN II
Acebeam · 2025EC35 GEN II
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw5.4

Why is EC35 GEN II better than PD26R ACE?

EC35 GEN II has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD26R ACE better than EC35 GEN II?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,300 lm+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—31,330 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—354 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterSamsung LH351DLuminus SFT-25R
LED makerSamsungLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime—556 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—102 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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