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Fenix LD35R vs Fenix PD36R ACE

What LD35R does better (1) and where PD36R ACE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD35R
Fenix · 2025LD35R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw7.2
7.9Battery & charging6.6
6.2Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD35RPD36R ACE
34 × 136.425.430 × 14626
LD35RPD36R ACEDifference
Length / height136.4 mm146 mm−9.6 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm30 mm+4 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm26 mm−0.6 mm
Weight185 g182 g+3 g

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

Why is LD35R better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Maximum runtime101.9 h vs 63.4 h+61%

Why is PD36R ACE better than LD35R?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 3,000 lm+67%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m vs 415 m+23%
  3. Peak beam intensity28,390 cd vs 43,060 cd+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD35RFenix LD35R≈ $906.7
Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity28,390 cd43,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)337 m415 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime101.9 h63.4 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136.4 mm146 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm26 mm
Weight185 g182 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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