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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Nitecore EX7

What PD36R ACE does better (1) and where EX7 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
Nitecore EX7
Nitecore · 2025EX7
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw8.4
6.6Battery & charging9.5
6.2Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R ACE better than EX7?

  1. Weight182 g vs 214 g+18%

Why is EX7 better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 6,000 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime63.4 h vs 570 h9×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m vs 500 m+20%
  4. Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 62,500 cd+45%
  5. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Nitecore EX7Nitecore EX7≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm6,000 lm
Peak beam intensity43,060 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime63.4 h570 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight182 g214 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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