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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix TK15R

What PD36R ACE does better (1) and where TK15R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
Fenix TK15R
Fenix · 2026TK15R
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw7.8
6.6Battery & charging5.9
6.2Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36R ACETK15R
30 × 1462634 × 14925.4
PD36R ACETK15RDifference
Length / height146 mm149 mm−3 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm34 mm−4 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm+0.6 mm
Weight182 g206 g−24 g

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

Why is PD36R ACE better than TK15R?

  1. Weight182 g vs 206 g+13%

Why is TK15R better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m vs 490 m+18%
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+7%
  3. Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 60,020 cd+39%
  4. Maximum runtime63.4 h vs 68.3 h+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Fenix TK15RFenix TK15R≈ $1207.9
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity43,060 cd60,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m490 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K7,200K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime63.4 h68.3 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm149 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm
Weight182 g206 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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