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Fenix PD35R ACE vs Fenix PD40R V2.0

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 718% 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.

Fenix PD35R ACE — Beam distance: 380 m (1247 ft)Fenix PD35R ACE — Weight: 145.11 g (5.12 oz)Fenix PD35R ACE — Length: 140.46 mm (5.53 in)Fenix PD35R ACE — Retail price: US$125Fenix PD35R ACE — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix PD35R ACE — Max lumens: 2000 lmFenix PD40R V2.0 — Beam distance: 405 m (1329 ft)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Weight: 117 g (4.13 oz)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Length: 138 mm (5.43 in)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Retail price: US$165Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Fenix PD40R V2.0 — Max lumens: 3000 lmBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$125Cheapest
US$165Most expensive
Weight
145.11 g (5.12 oz)Heaviest
117 g (4.13 oz)Lightest
Length
140.46 mm (5.53 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
40567 cd
Beam distance
380 m (1247 ft)Lowest
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 4000mAh 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
▣Law Enforcement▣Outdoor Missions▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Professional Use▣General Purpose Use▣Inspection▣Walking A Dog▣Situations Requiring Versatile Brightness Levels
Common praise
✓Very Bright Output With 2000 Lumens✓Long 380 Meter Beam Distance✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Strobe And SOS✓USB Type C Rechargeable With Protected Port✓Durable Ip68 Waterproof And Dustproof Design✓Impact Resistant To 1.5 Meters✓Comfortable Anti Slip Body Design✓Digital Regulation Maintains Stable Output
✓High Maximum And Sustained Brightness✓Smooth And Easy Rotary Switch Operation✓Good Battery Runtime With Included 21700 Battery✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminium✓Ip68 Dust And Waterproof Rated✓Comes With Holster And Spare O Rings
Common complaints
⚠Some Users May Find Size Slightly Large For Keychain Carry⚠Hidden Set Switch May Require Learning Curve
⚠Packaging Not Very Stylish⚠No Included Ac Adapter For Charging⚠Rotary Switch May Require Getting Used To

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