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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix TK22UE

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

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Fenix TK22UE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK22UE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix TK22UE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix TK22UE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix TK22UE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix TK22UE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26% 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 TK22UE — Beam distance: 405 m (1329 ft)Fenix TK22UE — Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)Fenix TK22UE — Length: 150 mm (5.91 in)Fenix TK22UE — Retail price: US$105Fenix TK22UE — Max lumens: 1600 lmFenix TK22UE — Max runtime: 4800 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$146Most expensive
US$105Cheapest
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1600 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
405 m (1329 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
21700 rechargeable li-ion battery; compatible with 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery with ALF-18 holder
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
A6061-T6 aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Tactical useOutdoor enthusiastsLaw enforcementMilitary applicationsEveryday carry
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
High output of 1600 lumens with long beam distanceVersatile battery options with included 21700 rechargeable batteryDurable construction with anti-roll and anti-slip designMultiple brightness levels plus strobe modeUSB Type-C charging included
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
Weight excludes battery which may add to total carry weightImpact resistance rating not specifiedPrice higher compared to budget tactical lights