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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nitecore EDC23 SABER

What PD35R ACE does better (1) and where EDC23 SABER wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nitecore EDC23 SABER
Nitecore · 2025EDC23 SABER
1 advantage≈ $75
6.8Brightness & throw6.6

Why is PD35R ACE better than EDC23 SABER?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 280 m+36%

Why is EDC23 SABER better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 2,500 lm+25%
Specifications

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Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.6
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime720 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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