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Fenix PD45R ACE vs Nextorch P82C

What PD45R ACE does better (3) and where P82C wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Nextorch P82C
Nextorch · 2024P82C
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $135
7.4Brightness & throw8.2
6.9Battery & charging7.1
6.0Build & durability3.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD45R ACE better than P82C?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 2,200 lm+45%
  2. Weight200 g vs 281 g+40%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is P82C better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m vs 1,100 m2.7×
  2. Peak beam intensity42,020 cd vs 302,500 cd7.2×
  3. Maximum runtime57 h vs 85 h+49%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Nextorch P82CNextorch P82C≈ $1356.5
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m1,100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height157.7 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm—
Weight200 g281 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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