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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Baldr S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2618% 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$146Cheapest
US$148.45Most expensive
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
4400 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Users Who Want High Brightness And Long Beam DistanceOutdoor And Tactical UseUsers Who Want Customizable Operation Modes
Tactical UseSelf DefenseMilitaryLaw EnforcementCompact Firearms Compatibility
Common praise
High Brightness OutputLong Beam DistanceDurable ConstructionCustomizable Mode SettingsConvenient USB C Charging PortSolid Battery Runtime
High Maximum Brightness (800 Lumens)Long Maximum Runtime Of 140 Minutes On Low ModeAdjustable Green Or Blue Laser For AimingDual Ambidextrous Switches For Easy OperationCompact Size And Easy Installation With Quick Install Sliding Rail MountReliable Construction With Ipx4 Waterproof Rating And 1 Meter Impact Resistance
Common complaints
No Specific Complaints Noted In Source, But Weight May Be Considered Heavy For Keychain Use
No SOS Or Beacon ModeLimited To Max 130 Meters Beam Distance, Which May Be Shorter Compared To Some Larger Flashlights
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