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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Nitecore EDC09
What PD26R ACE does better (5) and where EDC09 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is PD26R ACE better than EDC09?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m vs 153 m2.3×
- Peak beam intensity31,330 cd vs 5,850 cd5.4×
- Maximum runtime556 h vs 250 h2.2×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
- Weight102 g vs 114 g+12%
Why is EDC09 better than PD26R ACE?
- Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,600 lm+23%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,300 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 31,330 cd | 5,850 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 354 m | 153 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-25R | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18350 Li-ion | — |
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 556 h | 250 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IPX6 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Stainless steel |
| Magnetic tail / base | — | Yes |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 102 g | 114 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |








