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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Imalent LD35

What PD26R ACE does better (3) and where LD35 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Imalent LD35
Imalent · 2026LD35
0 advantages≈ $60
5.4Brightness & throw5.0

Why is PD26R ACE better than LD35?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,200 lm+8%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m vs 328 m+8%
  3. Peak beam intensity31,330 cd vs 26,900 cd+16%

Why is LD35 better than PD26R ACE?

LD35 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd26,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m328 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime556 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight102 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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