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Acebeam EC50 GEN Ⅲ vs Fenix PD36R ACE

What EC50 GEN Ⅲ does better (1) and where PD36R ACE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam EC50 GEN Ⅲ
Acebeam · 2025EC50 GEN Ⅲ
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw7.2

Why is EC50 GEN Ⅲ better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,850 lm vs 3,000 lm+28%

Why is PD36R ACE better than EC50 GEN Ⅲ?

PD36R ACE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,850 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—43,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—415 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2Luminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery26650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—63.4 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—146 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight—182 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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