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Fenix LD45R vs Fenix PD45R ACE

What LD45R does better (3) and where PD45R ACE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $160
vs
Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw7.4
5.7Battery & charging6.9
5.0Build & durability6.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

LD45RPD45R ACE
44.5 × 155.33230 × 157.725.9
LD45RPD45R ACEDifference
Length / height155.3 mm157.7 mm−2.4 mm
Head diameter / width44.5 mm30 mm+14.5 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm25.9 mm+6.1 mm
Weight302 g200 g+102 g

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

Why is LD45R better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 410 m+17%
  2. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 42,020 cd+37%
  3. Maximum runtime65 h vs 57 h+14%

Why is PD45R ACE better than LD45R?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,200 lm+14%
  2. Weight302 g vs 200 g+51%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature5,800K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime65 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height155.3 mm157.7 mm
Head diameter / width44.5 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm25.9 mm
Weight302 g200 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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