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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Fenix PD36R ACE

What L16 2.0 does better (0) and where PD36R ACE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.2

Why is L16 2.0 better than PD36R ACE?

L16 2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD36R ACE better than L16 2.0?

PD36R ACE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—43,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—415 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RLuminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—63.4 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
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
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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