Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs Fenix PD36R Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% 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$140Cheapest
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
169 g (5.96 oz)Heaviest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Shortest
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2800 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
36600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
2520 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
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)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
High-strength aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Tactical useLaw enforcementOutdoor adventureProfessional applications
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
Very bright 2800 lumens outputRobust build quality with IP68 ratingConvenient USB-C chargingTactical dual tail switch usabilityLong battery runtime up to 42 hours
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
None clearly stated in sources
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