Comparison Console
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 vs Fenix PD36R ACE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 846% 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$105Cheapest
US$146Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
146 mm (5.75 in)
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
7353 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable battery
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Magnesium alloy, aluminum, polycarbonate
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningWorking around the house/garage/yardHikingHunting/fishingTechnical trail runningFast-moving night efforts
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Common praise
High maximum output of 1600 lumensDual-beam system with cool and warm white LEDs for versatile useComfortable and adjustable SPORT fit headband with single-hand adjustmentDurable magnesium alloy frame reducing weight and increasing strengthLong battery runtime and USB-C rechargeable batteryHigh IP68 waterproof rating and 2 meter impact resistanceAdjustable beam angle from straight ahead to nearly 90 degrees downward
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Common complaints
Not ideal for jogging due to strap design lacking third top strapBattery is built-in and not hot-swappable for multi-day usePotential surface oxidation if anodization damagedUSB-C port cover is a common failure point impacting waterproofness
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use