Comparison Console
Fenix HP30R V2.0 vs Fenix PD36R ACE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HP30R V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 59% 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$153.31Most expensive
US$146Cheapest
Weight
437 g (15.41 oz)Heaviest
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lm
3000 lm
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
270 m (886 ft)Lowest
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Two 21700 Li-ion rechargeable batteries
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1.98 m (6 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
HikingMountain treksJungle treksSnow expeditionsProfessional use such as fire brigade, police, defense, rescue workers
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Common praise
Very powerful light output up to 3000 lumensVersatile beam modes including spotlight and floodlightDetachable battery pack for convenience and warmthLong battery runtime, especially on low modesComfortable weight distribution with battery pack off the headEasy to use rotary control switch
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Common complaints
Adjustment switch initially stiff and affects beam angleRubber cover for charging port may break or get lost
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use