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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Ledlenser C5R Classic Box

What PD26R ACE does better (1) and where C5R Classic Box wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Ledlenser C5R Classic Box
Ledlenser · 2025C5R Classic Box
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $60
6.1Brightness & throw3.1
8.6Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD26R ACE better than C5R Classic Box?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 420 lm3.1×

Why is C5R Classic Box better than PD26R ACE?

C5R Classic Box has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $658.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm420 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—5
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime556 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—50 mm
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight102 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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