Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix PD36R V2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 660% 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$146Most expensive
US$99.95Cheapest
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
396 m (1299 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
21700 li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (up to 18W fast charging)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
A6061-T6 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
EDCBackpack carryLong runtimeOutdoor use
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
High brightness outputLong runtimeFast chargingGood build quality and durabilityMultiple lighting modes including eco and strobeWaterproof and dustproof (IP68)
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
No significant complaints noted in sources