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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Streamlight Strion LED HL
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 388% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL 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.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 388% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4973% 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$165Most expensive
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
615 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
12000 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
219 m (719 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Users Who Want High Brightness And Long Beam DistanceOutdoor And Tactical UseUsers Who Want Customizable Operation Modes
Searching Large AreaLaw EnforcementAutomotive TechniciansProfessional UseWeapon Mounting
Common praise
High Brightness OutputLong Beam DistanceDurable ConstructionCustomizable Mode SettingsConvenient USB C Charging PortSolid Battery Runtime
Extremely Durable ConstructionImpressive Brightness/outputSimple, Intuitive Switch DesignMulti Mode Including Strobe For SignalingCompatible Charging System Across Streamlight Strion Line
Common complaints
No Specific Complaints Noted In Source, But Weight May Be Considered Heavy For Keychain Use
Runtime On Highest Mode Is Relatively Short (~1 1.25 Hours)
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