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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Odin S

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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight Odin S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight Odin S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Odin S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Odin S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 710% 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 minOlight Odin S — Beam distance: 250 m (820 ft)Olight Odin S — Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)Olight Odin S — Length: 127.5 mm (5.02 in)Olight Odin S — Retail price: US$149.99Olight Odin S — Max lumens: 1500 lmOlight Odin S — Max runtime: 470 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$146Cheapest
US$149.99Most expensive
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
15600 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
470 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or 2x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging cable (MCC)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Tactical useWeapon mountingSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
High brightness and long beam distanceVersatile power options with rechargeable batteryStable and secure mounting with M-LOK or Picatinny mountsCustomizable strobe functionReliable magnetic remote switch
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
Relatively heavy for a handheld flashlight at 193 gramsMainly suited for weapon mounting rather than general pocket carrySome users report run time limitations on high modes