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Fenix PD45R ACE vs Fenix TK17

What PD45R ACE does better (2) and where TK17 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $105
7.4Brightness & throw6.4
6.9Battery & charging7.1
6.0Build & durability6.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD45R ACETK17
30 × 157.725.936 × 148.525.4
PD45R ACETK17Difference
Length / height157.7 mm148.5 mm+9.2 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm36 mm−6 mm
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm25.4 mm+0.5 mm
Weight200 g197 g+3 g

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

Why is PD45R ACE better than TK17?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m vs 330 m+24%
  2. Peak beam intensity42,020 cd vs 27,220 cd+54%

Why is TK17 better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 3,600 lm+12%
  2. Maximum runtime57 h vs 60 h+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.4
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd27,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m330 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,500K5,700K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime57 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height157.7 mm148.5 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm36 mm
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm25.4 mm
Weight200 g197 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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