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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nitecore LR70

What PD35R ACE does better (2) and where LR70 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore LR70
Nitecore · 2023LR70
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
6.3Brightness & throw7.3
8.6Battery & charging9.6
5.0Build & durability3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R ACE better than LR70?

  1. Maximum runtime720 h vs 600 h+20%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is LR70 better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 10,000 mAh2.5×
  2. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
Nitecore LR70Nitecore LR70≈ $807.1
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm3,000 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 mAh10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime720 h600 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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