Comparison Console
Fenix LR40R 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 79% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% 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 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 116% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 367% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11430% 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$315.92Most expensive
US$146Cheapest
Weight
850 g (29.98 oz)Heaviest
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
Length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
15000 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
900 m (2953 ft)Highest
415 m (1362 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
33 minShortest runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery pack 12000 mAh (or 1 to 4 x 18650 cells)
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C fast charging (QC3.0 compatible)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Unknown
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor contractorsHigh output lighting needsLong-range and wide-area illumination
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Common praise
Excellent brightness and balanced beam for both throw and floodDurable and waterproof design (IP68)Fast USB-C charging and battery level indicatorGood runtime especially on lower modesErgonomic and solid build quality
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Common complaints
Heaviest and largest in its class for EDCHighest output modes are temperature limited with short runtime at max output
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
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