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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nitecore NWL30

What PD35R ACE does better (0) and where NWL30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore NWL30
Nitecore · 2025NWL30
1 advantage≈ $110
6.8Brightness & throw8.0

Why is PD35R ACE better than NWL30?

PD35R ACE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NWL30 better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.6
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 temperature6,500K3,000K
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—
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackGreen
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