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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nextorch E52D

What PD35R ACE does better (3) and where E52D wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw6.3
8.6Battery & charging5.6
5.0Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD35R ACEE52D
26.5 × 140.523.630 × 153
PD35R ACEE52DDifference
Length / height140.5 mm153 mm−12.5 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm−3.5 mm
Weight145 g130 g+15 g

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

Why is PD35R ACE better than E52D?

  1. Maximum runtime720 h vs 60 h12×
  2. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 19,600 cd+84%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 280 m+36%

Why is E52D better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 3,700 lm+85%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
  3. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+20%
  4. Weight145 g vs 130 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd19,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime720 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width26.5 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g130 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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