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Acebeam L17 vs Fenix PD35 TAC

What L17 does better (1) and where PD35 TAC wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Fenix PD35 TAC
Fenix · 2018PD35 TAC
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw3.5

Why is L17 better than PD35 TAC?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,000 lm+40%

Why is PD35 TAC better than L17?

PD35 TAC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35 TACFenix PD35 TAC≈ $708.1
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-L
LED makerOsramCree
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime—140 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm137 mm
Head diameter / width—25.4 mm
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
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