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Fenix PD35R ACE vs RovyVon GL7 G2

What PD35R ACE does better (0) and where GL7 G2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
RovyVon GL7 G2
RovyVon · 2023GL7 G2
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw6.1
8.6Battery & charging6.8
5.0Build & durability6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R ACE better than GL7 G2?

PD35R ACE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is GL7 G2 better than PD35R ACE?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+25%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 1.5 m+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
RovyVon GL7 G2RovyVon GL7 G2≈ $807.4
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,000 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, CR123A21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime720 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1.5 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm25.4 mm
Weight145 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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