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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Wuben X4

What PD35R ACE does better (3) and where X4 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD35R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD35R ACE
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Wuben X4
Wuben · 2025X4
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ $40
6.3Brightness & throw4.8
8.6Battery & charging8.6
5.0Build & durability2.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD35R ACE better than X4?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,500 lm+33%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  3. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+18%

Why is X4 better than PD35R ACE?

X4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD35R ACEFenix PD35R ACE≈ $857.3
Wuben X4Wuben X4≈ $405.3
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K4,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime720 h720 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth23.6 mm—
Weight145 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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