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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Fenix LD36R

What L16 2.0 does better (0) and where LD36R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
0 advantages≈ $110
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Fenix LD36R
Fenix · 2025LD36R
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $115
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.2

Why is L16 2.0 better than LD36R?

L16 2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is LD36R better than L16 2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,600 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD36RFenix LD36R≈ $1156.9
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity—37,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—385 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RLuminus SFT-25R
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—65.3 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height—139.6 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Body diameter / depth—26.5 mm
Weight—231 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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