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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.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore EDC09
Nitecore · 2025EDC09
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $70
5.4Brightness & throw3.5
8.0Battery & charging8.8
8.6Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD26R ACE better than EDC09?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m vs 153 m2.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity31,330 cd vs 5,850 cd5.4×
  3. Maximum runtime556 h vs 250 h2.2×
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  5. Weight102 g vs 114 g+12%

Why is EDC09 better than PD26R ACE?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,600 lm+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Nitecore EDC09Nitecore EDC09≈ $706.2
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd5,850 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m153 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime556 h250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX6
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumStainless steel
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight102 g114 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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