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Fenix PD26R ACE vs Wiha SB490HL01

What PD26R ACE does better (2) and where SB490HL01 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Wiha SB490HL01
Wiha · 2024SB490HL01
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $60
6.0Brightness & throw5.2
8.6Build & durability9.0

Why is PD26R ACE better than SB490HL01?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,200 lm+8%
  2. RechargeableYes · SB490HL01: No

Why is SB490HL01 better than PD26R ACE?

SB490HL01 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.9
Wiha SB490HL01Wiha SB490HL01≈ $607.6
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity31,330 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)354 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K4,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime556 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—3 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight102 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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