Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R ACE vs SureFire Fury DFT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% 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.
SureFire Fury DFT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1712% 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$259Most expensive
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
184 g (6.49 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
25200 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
315 m (1033 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
One SF18650B lithium-ion rechargeable (included) or two 123A lithium batteries (not included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB (for SF18650B battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum body, tempered window & O-ring seals
Use case profile
Best for
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Tactical useEMS and law enforcement professionalsOutdoor and rescue workUsers requiring a bright, long-reaching flexible spotlight
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Very bright with up to 1,500 lumens outputFlexible dual fuel battery systemDurable construction suitable for harsh environmentsSimple and effective interfaceGood beam distance and intensity
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
Lack of multiple brightness modes besides high outputNo included lanyard or pocket clipSome desire for duty holster with spare battery storage