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Acebeam P16 2.0 vs Fenix PD35R ACE

What P16 2.0 does better (4) and where PD35R ACE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam P16 2.0
Acebeam · 2025P16 2.0
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $100
vs
Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw6.3
3.8Battery & charging8.6
6.3Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

P16 2.0PD35R ACE
32 × 136.32526.5 × 140.523.6
P16 2.0PD35R ACEDifference
Length / height136.3 mm140.5 mm−4.2 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm26.5 mm+5.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25 mm23.6 mm+1.4 mm
Weight169 g145 g+24 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is P16 2.0 better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,000 lm+50%
  2. Peak beam intensity73,712 cd vs 36,100 cd2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)543 m vs 380 m+43%
  4. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 1 m+50%

Why is PD35R ACE better than P16 2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 720 h24×
  2. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+33%
  3. Weight169 g vs 145 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam P16 2.0Acebeam P16 2.0≈ $1007.2
Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity73,712 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)543 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RLuminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity3,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h720 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136.3 mm140.5 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25 mm23.6 mm
Weight169 g145 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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