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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nitecore EX7

What PD35R ACE does better (2) and where EX7 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nitecore EX7
Nitecore · 2025EX7
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw8.4
8.6Battery & charging9.5
5.0Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R ACE better than EX7?

  1. Weight145 g vs 214 g+48%
  2. Maximum runtime720 h vs 570 h+26%

Why is EX7 better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 6,000 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 500 m+32%
  3. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 62,500 cd+73%
  4. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+38%
  5. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
Nitecore EX7Nitecore EX7≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm6,000 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime720 h570 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g214 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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