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Fenix PD45R ACE vs Nitecore NWL30

What PD45R ACE does better (1) and where NWL30 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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Nitecore NWL30
Nitecore · 2025NWL30
0 advantages≈ $110
7.7Brightness & throw8.0

Why is PD45R ACE better than NWL30?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 3,000 lm+7%

Why is NWL30 better than PD45R ACE?

NWL30 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.2
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height157.7 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm—
Weight200 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackGreen
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