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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nitecore EDC17 UV

What PD35R ACE does better (1) and where EDC17 UV wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nitecore EDC17 UV
Nitecore · 2025EDC17 UV
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $95
6.8Brightness & throw5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R ACE better than EDC17 UV?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,500 lm+33%

Why is EDC17 UV better than PD35R ACE?

EDC17 UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.6
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime720 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Stainless steel
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack, Green
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