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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix TK21R

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

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Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK21R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix TK21R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix TK21R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix TK21R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14% 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 PD36R ACE — Beam distance: 415 m (1362 ft)Fenix PD36R ACE — Weight: 182 g (6.42 oz)Fenix PD36R ACE — Length: 146 mm (5.75 in)Fenix PD36R ACE — Retail price: US$146Fenix PD36R ACE — Max lumens: 3000 lmFenix PD36R ACE — Max runtime: 3805 minFenix TK21R — Beam distance: 480 m (1575 ft)Fenix TK21R — Weight: 221.4 g (7.81 oz)Fenix TK21R — Length: 153.3 mm (6.04 in)Fenix TK21R — Retail price: US$130.43Fenix TK21R — Max lumens: 3600 lmFenix TK21R — Max runtime: 4350 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$146Most expensive
US$130.43Cheapest
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
221.4 g (7.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Lowest
480 m (1575 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
4350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy A6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
▣Users Who Want High Brightness And Long Beam Distance▣Outdoor And Tactical Use▣Users Who Want Customizable Operation Modes
▣Tactical Use▣Patrolling▣Search And Rescue▣Traffic Inspection▣Self Defense
Common praise
✓High Brightness Output✓Long Beam Distance✓Durable Construction✓Customizable Mode Settings✓Convenient USB C Charging Port✓Solid Battery Runtime
✓Very Bright With Strong Beam✓Solid Build Quality✓Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Long Runtime✓Fast USB C Charging✓Comfortable Size For Tactical Use✓Improved Tactile Switch Feel
Common complaints
⚠No Specific Complaints Noted In Source, But Weight May Be Considered Heavy For Keychain Use
⚠Larger Size Compared To Some EDC Flashlights⚠No Detailed Mode Descriptions Available

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