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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Open

What PD36R ACE does better (1) and where Open wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $110
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Olight Open
Olight · 2025Open
0 advantages≈ $100
7.7Brightness & throw2.4

Why is PD36R ACE better than Open?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 120 lm25×

Why is Open better than PD36R ACE?

Open has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1108.1
Olight OpenOlight Open≈ $100
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm120 lm
Peak beam intensity43,060 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 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—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight182 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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