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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nextorch Artorch

What PD35R ACE does better (5) and where Artorch wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $85
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Nextorch Artorch
Nextorch · 2025Artorch
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.0Brightness & throw6.1
8.5Battery & charging3.7
5.4Build & durability8.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R ACE better than Artorch?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,400 mAh2.9×
  2. Maximum runtime720 h vs 19 h37.9×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 300 m+27%
  4. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,600 lm+25%
  5. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 22,500 cd+60%

Why is Artorch better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Weight145 g vs 120 g+21%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.7
Nextorch ArtorchNextorch Artorch≈ $1006.8
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd22,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,400 mAh
Maximum runtime720 h19 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g120 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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