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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Nitecore SRT6i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Nitecore SRT6i 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.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% 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$145.49Cheapest
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2100 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
65200 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Use case profile
Best for
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Intuitive no-nonsense user interface with rotary selector ringImpressive long throw and beam intensitySolid build quality with durable materialsIntegrated USB-C charging with included proprietary batteryTactical features such as strobe ready mode and lockout
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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