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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Nitecore MT2C Pro

What PD26R ACE does better (2) and where MT2C Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore MT2C Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT2C Pro
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $60
5.4Brightness & throw7.5
8.0Battery & charging4.2
8.6Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD26R ACE better than MT2C Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime556 h vs 28 h19.9×
  2. Weight102 g vs 114 g+12%

Why is MT2C Pro better than PD26R ACE?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 3,600 mAh2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity31,330 cd vs 67,000 cd2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m vs 520 m+47%
  4. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,800 lm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd67,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m520 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RNiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity1,600 mAh3,600 mAh
Maximum runtime556 h28 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Weight102 g114 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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