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Acebeam P17 vs Fenix PD36R ACE

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam P17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 657% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Acebeam P17 — Beam distance: 445 m (1460 ft)Acebeam P17 — Weight: 227 g (8.01 oz)Acebeam P17 — Length: 147 mm (5.79 in)Acebeam P17 — Retail price: US$119.9Acebeam P17 — Max lumens: 4900 lmAcebeam P17 — Max runtime: 28800 minFenix PD36R ACE — Beam distance: 415 m (1362 ft)Fenix PD36R ACE — Weight: 182 g (6.42 oz)Fenix PD36R ACE — Length: 146 mm (5.75 in)Fenix PD36R ACE — Retail price: US$146Fenix PD36R ACE — Max lumens: 3000 lmFenix PD36R ACE — Max runtime: 3805 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$119.9Cheapest
US$146Most expensive
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4900 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
49506 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
445 m (1460 ft)Highest
415 m (1362 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodization
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Common praise
High maximum output and throw distanceRugged and well-built with hard anodized aluminumDual tail-switch interface provides instant turbo and strobe accessLong maximum runtime on low modesIncludes rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging port
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Common complaints
No included holster or lanyardShort USB-C charging cableTailstand stability limited due to protruding tactical switch
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use

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