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Acebeam EC35 vs Fenix PD26R ACE

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

Acebeam EC35
Acebeam · 2026EC35
0 advantages≈ $50
vs
Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw5.4

Why is EC35 better than PD26R ACE?

EC35 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD26R ACE better than EC35?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity—31,330 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—354 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-LLuminus SFT-25R
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime—556 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
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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