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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix PD45R ACE

What PD36R ACE does better (3) and where PD45R ACE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw7.4
6.6Battery & charging6.9
6.2Build & durability6.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36R ACEPD45R ACE
30 × 1462630 × 157.725.9
PD36R ACEPD45R ACEDifference
Length / height146 mm157.7 mm−11.7 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm30 mm=
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.9 mm+0.1 mm
Weight182 g200 g−18 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PD36R ACE better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Maximum runtime63.4 h vs 57 h+11%
  2. Weight182 g vs 200 g+10%
  3. Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 42,020 cd+2%

Why is PD45R ACE better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+7%
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity43,060 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime63.4 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm157.7 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.9 mm
Weight182 g200 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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