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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Fenix PD32R

What PD26R ACE does better (4) and where PD32R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ $65
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Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
5.4Brightness & throw5.2
8.0Battery & charging6.2
8.6Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD26R ACE better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum runtime556 h vs 70 h7.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m vs 344 m+3%
  3. Weight102 g vs 136 g+33%
  4. Peak beam intensity31,330 cd vs 29,580 cd+6%

Why is PD32R better than PD26R ACE?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,400 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd29,580 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m344 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime556 h70 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—135 mm
Head diameter / width—26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—23.6 mm
Weight102 g136 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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