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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Nitecore EDC31

What PD26R ACE does better (1) and where EDC31 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
Nitecore EDC31
Nitecore · 2025EDC31
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw7.0
8.0Battery & charging5.5
8.6Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD26R ACE better than EDC31?

  1. Maximum runtime556 h vs 57 h9.8×

Why is EDC31 better than PD26R ACE?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 3,500 lm2.7×
  2. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 3,800 mAh2.4×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m vs 380 m+7%
  4. Peak beam intensity31,330 cd vs 35,630 cd+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Nitecore EDC31Nitecore EDC31≈ $558.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd35,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m380 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RNiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity1,600 mAh3,800 mAh
Maximum runtime556 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight102 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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