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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Nextorch E52D

What PD36R ACE does better (4) and where E52D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $110
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Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $110
7.2Brightness & throw6.3
6.6Battery & charging5.6
6.2Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36R ACEE52D
30 × 1462630 × 153
PD36R ACEE52DDifference
Length / height146 mm153 mm−7 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm30 mm=
Weight182 g130 g+52 g

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

Why is PD36R ACE better than E52D?

  1. Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 19,600 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m vs 280 m+48%
  3. Maximum runtime63.4 h vs 60 h+6%
  4. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+4%

Why is E52D better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,700 lm+23%
  2. Weight182 g vs 130 g+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity43,060 cd19,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime63.4 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight182 g130 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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