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Fenix PD45R ACE vs RovyVon GL1

What PD45R ACE does better (3) and where GL1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
RovyVon GL1
RovyVon · 2024GL1
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw7.1
6.9Battery & charging7.8
6.0Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD45R ACE better than GL1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m vs 400 m+2%
  2. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+20%
  3. Peak beam intensity42,020 cd vs 40,000 cd+5%

Why is GL1 better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Weight200 g vs 189 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
RovyVon GL1RovyVon GL1≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime57 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height157.7 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm—
Weight200 g189 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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