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Fenix PD45R ACE vs Nextorch E52D

What PD45R ACE does better (3) and where E52D wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
7.4Brightness & throw6.3
6.9Battery & charging5.6
6.0Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD45R ACEE52D
30 × 157.725.930 × 153
PD45R ACEE52DDifference
Length / height157.7 mm153 mm+4.7 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm30 mm=
Weight200 g130 g+70 g

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

Why is PD45R ACE better than E52D?

  1. Peak beam intensity42,020 cd vs 19,600 cd2.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m vs 280 m+46%
  3. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+25%

Why is E52D better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Weight200 g vs 130 g+54%
  2. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 3,700 lm+16%
  3. Maximum runtime57 h vs 60 h+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd19,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m280 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 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height157.7 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm30 mm
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm—
Weight200 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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