Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs Fenix PD36R ACE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 15% 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$175Most expensive
US$146Cheapest
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lm
3000 lm
Max candela
3680 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Common praise
High brightness and good beam qualityVersatile mounting options including magnetic tail and pocket clipHigh color rendering index reducing eye strainSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum body
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Common complaints
Magnet not very strong on curved metal surfacesHeadband attachment not very comfortable for switching between handheld and headlamp usePocket clip is not very stiff and less comfortable to clip onto pockets
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
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