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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight SR Mini II

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

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Olight SR Mini II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight SR Mini II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 296% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Olight SR Mini II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Olight SR Mini II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight SR Mini II stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 296% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Olight SR Mini II stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 11% 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 — Max lumens: 3000 lmFenix PD36R ACE — Max runtime: 3805 minOlight SR Mini II — Beam distance: 268 m (879 ft)Olight SR Mini II — Weight: 181 g (6.38 oz)Olight SR Mini II — Length: 132 mm (5.20 in)Olight SR Mini II — Max lumens: 3200 lmOlight SR Mini II — Max runtime: 960 minBeam distanceWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$146
Unknown
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
181 g (6.38 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
3200 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
18000 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
268 m (879 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
960 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
3 x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion with protection circuit board
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB charging port, max 1500mA charging current
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 waterproof
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Type-III hard anodized aluminium alloy body with thick stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Law enforcementOutdoorsEmergency situations
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
High maximum brightness outputDurable aluminium body with robust bezelMultiple brightness and strobe modesWaterproof to IPX8 standardConvenient Micro-USB charging portLock and mode memory functionality
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
Battery not includedSome users may find weight relatively heavy for EDC