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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix PD35R ACE

What LD30R does better (2) and where PD35R ACE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD30R
Fenix · 2023LD30R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $85
4.8Brightness & throw6.3
9.4Battery & charging8.6
7.0Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD30RPD35R ACE
26.5 × 129.722.626.5 × 140.523.6
LD30RPD35R ACEDifference
Length / height129.7 mm140.5 mm−10.8 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm26.5 mm=
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm23.6 mm−1 mm
Weight132 g145 g−13 g

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

Why is LD30R better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Weight132 g vs 145 g+10%
  2. Maximum runtime750 h vs 720 h+4%

Why is PD35R ACE better than LD30R?

  1. Peak beam intensity16,510 cd vs 36,100 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m vs 380 m+48%
  3. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,000 lm+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD30RFenix LD30R≈ $807.8
Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,510 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)257 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime750 h720 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height129.7 mm140.5 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth22.6 mm23.6 mm
Weight132 g145 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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