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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Nextorch P91

What PD36R ACE does better (4) and where P91 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ $110
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Nextorch P91
Nextorch · 2024P91
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $120
7.8Brightness & throw7.3
7.0Battery & charging6.3
6.5Build & durability3.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD36R ACEP91
30 × 1462636 × 16028.5
PD36R ACEP91Difference
Length / height146 mm160 mm−14 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm36 mm−6 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm28.5 mm−2.5 mm
Weight182 g165 g+17 g

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

Why is PD36R ACE better than P91?

  1. Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 22,500 cd+91%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m vs 300 m+38%
  3. Maximum runtime63.4 h vs 60 h+6%
  4. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+4%

Why is P91 better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+67%
  2. Weight182 g vs 165 g+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1108.2
Nextorch P91Nextorch P91≈ $1206.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm5,000 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-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime63.4 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm160 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm36 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm28.5 mm
Weight182 g165 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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