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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Fenix PD35R ACE

What PD26R ACE does better (1) and where PD35R ACE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ $85
5.4Brightness & throw6.3
8.0Battery & charging8.6
8.6Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD26R ACE better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Weight102 g vs 145 g+42%

Why is PD35R ACE better than PD26R ACE?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 4,000 mAh2.5×
  2. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 2,000 lm+54%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m vs 380 m+7%
  4. Maximum runtime556 h vs 720 h+29%
  5. Peak beam intensity31,330 cd vs 36,100 cd+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m380 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 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime556 h720 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—140.5 mm
Head diameter / width—26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—23.6 mm
Weight102 g145 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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