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Acebeam TK18 vs Fenix PD36R ACE

What TK18 does better (0) and where PD36R ACE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TK18
Acebeam · 2026TK18
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.2

Why is TK18 better than PD36R ACE?

TK18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD36R ACE better than TK18?

PD36R ACE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TK18Acebeam TK18≈ $100
Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—43,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—415 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—63.4 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body materialCopperAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—146 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight—182 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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