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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Fenix PD40R V3.0

What L16 2.0 does better (0) and where PD40R V3.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix · 2023PD40R V3.0
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.8

Why is L16 2.0 better than PD40R V3.0?

L16 2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD40R V3.0 better than L16 2.0?

PD40R V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V3.0Fenix PD40R V3.0≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RLuminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—89 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height—143 mm
Head diameter / width—34 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight—198 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchRotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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