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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Fenix PD45R ACE

What L16 2.0 does better (0) and where PD45R ACE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.4

Why is L16 2.0 better than PD45R ACE?

L16 2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD45R ACE better than L16 2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42R—
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—57 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—157.7 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.9 mm
Weight—200 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchRotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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