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Fenix PD45R ACE vs RovyVon GL8 Pro

What PD45R ACE does better (5) and where GL8 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
5 advantages≈ $130
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RovyVon GL8 Pro
RovyVon · 2025GL8 Pro
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $120
7.4Brightness & throw4.3
6.9Battery & charging2.5
6.0Build & durability5.2

Why is PD45R ACE better than GL8 Pro?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m vs 200 m2×
  2. Peak beam intensity42,020 cd vs 10,800 cd3.9×
  3. Maximum runtime57 h vs 1.2 h47.5×
  4. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 1,800 lm+78%
  5. Weight200 g vs 260 g+30%

Why is GL8 Pro better than PD45R ACE?

GL8 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
RovyVon GL8 ProRovyVon GL8 Pro≈ $1204.3
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd10,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionCR123A
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h1.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height157.7 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm—
Weight200 g260 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch, Remote pressure switch
StrobeYes—
UV light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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