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Fenix PD45R ACE vs Nextorch C61

What PD45R ACE does better (2) and where C61 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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Nextorch C61
Nextorch · 2025C61
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
7.4Brightness & throw8.1
6.9Battery & charging8.7
6.0Build & durability3.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD45R ACEC61
30 × 157.725.935 × 16528.5
PD45R ACEC61Difference
Length / height157.7 mm165 mm−7.3 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm35 mm−5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm28.5 mm−2.6 mm
Weight200 g175 g+25 g

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

Why is PD45R ACE better than C61?

  1. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+25%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is C61 better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Maximum runtime57 h vs 500 h8.8×
  2. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 3,500 lm+9%
  3. Weight200 g vs 175 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Nextorch C61Nextorch C61≈ $1207.0
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime57 h500 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height157.7 mm165 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm35 mm
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm28.5 mm
Weight200 g175 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
StrobeYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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