Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R ACE vs SureFire Fury IntelliBeam
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 51% 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 51% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury IntelliBeam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 105% 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 IntelliBeam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Fury IntelliBeam 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 IntelliBeam stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 182% 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$299Most 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
34000 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
369 m (1211 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
1350 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x SF18650 rechargeable lithium-ion or 2x 123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB port (no cradle needed)
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
Everyday carrySituational awareness in variable lightingTactical use with automatic brightness adjustment
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Automatic output adjustment provides seamless lighting adapting to environmentHigh maximum output of 1,500 lumens with extended runtimeDurable construction with mil-spec anodized aluminum and waterproofingDual fuel capability offers battery flexibilityUSB charging port on rechargeable battery enables convenient charging
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
Relatively high retail priceOut of stock in some retailersOutput dependent on battery type, requiring SF18650 battery for full 1,500 lumens