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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Loop Gear SK05 Pro

What PD36R ACE does better (2) and where SK05 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Loop Gear SK05 Pro
Loop Gear · 2025SK05 Pro
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R ACE better than SK05 Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m vs 405 m+2%
  2. Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 41,010 cd+5%

Why is SK05 Pro better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,360 lm+45%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,360 lm
Peak beam intensity43,060 cd41,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m405 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime63.4 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight182 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—7
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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