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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Nitecore EDC23 SABER

What PD26R ACE does better (1) and where EDC23 SABER wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Nitecore EDC23 SABER
Nitecore · 2025EDC23 SABER
1 advantage≈ $75
6.1Brightness & throw6.6

Why is PD26R ACE better than EDC23 SABER?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m vs 280 m+26%

Why is EDC23 SABER better than PD26R ACE?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 2,500 lm+92%
Specifications

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Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $658.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime556 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight102 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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