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Fenix PD45R ACE vs Fenix TK15R

What PD45R ACE does better (1) and where TK15R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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Fenix TK15R
Fenix · 2026TK15R
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $120
7.4Brightness & throw7.8
6.9Battery & charging5.9
6.0Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD45R ACETK15R
30 × 157.725.934 × 14925.4
PD45R ACETK15RDifference
Length / height157.7 mm149 mm+8.7 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm34 mm−4 mm
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm25.4 mm+0.5 mm
Weight200 g206 g−6 g

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

Why is PD45R ACE better than TK15R?

  1. Weight200 g vs 206 g+3%

Why is TK15R better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m vs 490 m+20%
  2. Peak beam intensity42,020 cd vs 60,020 cd+43%
  3. Maximum runtime57 h vs 68.3 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Fenix TK15RFenix TK15R≈ $1207.9
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd60,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m490 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K7,200K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h68.3 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height157.7 mm149 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm25.4 mm
Weight200 g206 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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