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Fenix PD45R ACE vs RovyVon S23

What PD45R ACE does better (1) and where S23 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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RovyVon S23
RovyVon · 2022S23
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $130
7.4Brightness & throw8.4
6.9Battery & charging6.6
6.0Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD45R ACE better than S23?

  1. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+20%

Why is S23 better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 4,000 lm+25%
  2. Maximum runtime57 h vs 65 h+14%
  3. Weight200 g vs 188 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
RovyVon S23RovyVon S23≈ $1307.8
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity42,020 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime57 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height157.7 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.9 mm—
Weight200 g188 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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