Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Baton 3 Pro Max
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2171% 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$120.95Cheapest
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
6974 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Use case profile
Best for
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Everyday carry (EDC)General outdoor activitiesPowerful illumination with long runtimeSafe use near skin due to proximity sensor
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
High build quality and solid machiningPowerful 2500 lumens output with good beam distance (~167 m)Very long maximum runtime (up to 60 days/86400 minutes)User-friendly interface with easy-to-use recessed side switchProximity sensor to prevent accidental burns, which can be disabledConvenient magnetic proprietary charging with included MCC3 USB cableLightweight magnesium alloy version availableIncludes a travel pouch and magnetic L-shaped stand for storage
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
Battery is a proprietary 21700 cell limiting battery replacement optionsLight is larger than previous 18650 Baton models, potentially bulky for someLimited impact resistance information and no explicit tested drop rating