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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nextorch E51D

What PD35R ACE does better (4) and where E51D wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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Nextorch E51D
Nextorch · 2025E51D
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $85
6.3Brightness & throw5.3
8.6Battery & charging4.6
5.0Build & durability9.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35R ACEE51D
26.5 × 140.523.627 × 142
PD35R ACEE51DDifference
Length / height140.5 mm142 mm−1.5 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm27 mm−0.5 mm
Weight145 g95 g+50 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PD35R ACE better than E51D?

  1. Maximum runtime720 h vs 55 h13.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 18,906 cd+91%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 275 m+38%
  4. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+54%

Why is E51D better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Weight145 g vs 95 g+53%
  2. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 2,100 lm+5%
  3. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
Nextorch E51DNextorch E51D≈ $856.8
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,100 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd18,906 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,000 mAh2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime720 h55 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm142 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm27 mm
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g95 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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