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Fenix PD36R ACE vs RovyVon GL1

What PD36R ACE does better (3) and where GL1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
RovyVon GL1
RovyVon · 2024GL1
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw7.1
6.6Battery & charging7.8
6.2Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD36R ACE better than GL1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m vs 400 m+4%
  2. Peak beam intensity43,060 cd vs 40,000 cd+8%
  3. Weight182 g vs 189 g+4%

Why is GL1 better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
RovyVon GL1RovyVon GL1≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity43,060 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)415 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime63.4 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height146 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight182 g189 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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