Comparison Console
Acebeam P18 vs Fenix PD36R V2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$129.9Most expensive
US$99.95Cheapest
Weight
256 g (9.03 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
98910 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
629 m (2064 ft)Highest
396 m (1299 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31680 minLongest runtime
28920 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
21700 li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (up to 18W fast charging)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
A6061-T6 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseProfessional UseSecurityLaw EnforcementHuntingLong Range Illumination
EDCBackpack CarryLong RuntimeOutdoor Use
Common praise
High Brightness And Long RangeRobust And High Quality ConstructionIntuitive Dual Tail Switch InterfaceEffective Tactical And Daily ModesIncluded High Capacity Rechargeable 21700 Battery
High Brightness OutputLong RuntimeFast ChargingGood Build Quality And DurabilityMultiple Lighting Modes Including ECO And StrobeWaterproof And Dustproof (ip68)
Common complaints
Multi LED Design May Be Less Efficient Than Single LED For Extended RuntimesSome Users Reported Battery Drain Issues If Not Frequently UsedUSB C Cable Length Criticized As ShortNo Included Holster Or Lanyard
No Significant Complaints Noted In Sources
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