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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Loop Gear SK05

What PD26R ACE does better (1) and where SK05 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw6.5
8.0Battery & charging9.7
8.6Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD26R ACE better than SK05?

  1. Maximum runtime556 h vs 480 h+16%

Why is SK05 better than PD26R ACE?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 2,850 lm2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m vs 380 m+7%
  3. Peak beam intensity31,330 cd vs 36,100 cd+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.1
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm2,850 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd36,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m380 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 h480 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight102 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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