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Acebeam L17 vs Fenix PD36 TAC

What L17 does better (0) and where PD36 TAC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Fenix PD36 TAC
Fenix · 2021PD36 TAC
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw5.7

Why is L17 better than PD36 TAC?

L17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD36 TAC better than L17?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 3,000 lm2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36 TACFenix PD36 TAC≈ $1007.2
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—18,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—274 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-70
LED makerOsramLuminus
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—43.2 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm140 mm
Head diameter / width—26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.4 mm
Weight—92 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchTail switchRotary / scroll wheel
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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