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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Nextorch Artorch

What PD36R ACE does better (5) and where Artorch wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
5 advantages≈ $110
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Nextorch Artorch
Nextorch · 2025Artorch
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $120
7.2Brightness & throw5.1
6.6Battery & charging3.0
6.2Build & durability8.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R ACE better than Artorch?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,600 lm+88%
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 1,400 mAh3.6×
  3. Maximum runtime63.4 h vs 19 h3.3×
  4. Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 22,500 cd+91%
  5. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m vs 300 m+38%

Why is Artorch better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Weight182 g vs 120 g+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Nextorch ArtorchNextorch Artorch≈ $1206.1
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity43,060 cd22,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m300 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh1,400 mAh
Maximum runtime63.4 h19 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight182 g120 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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