Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R ACE vs Wurkkos TD01C SFT40
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD01C SFT40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3071% 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$146Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
196 g (6.91 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
270000 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Lowest
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
6061 aviation aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Outdoor adventuresLong-distance throwTactical useHuntingGeneral purpose torch
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Strong regulated output with stable brightnessVery long throw distance (~1000m)Good build quality for priceUSB-C onboard charging convenienceMultiple user interface modes including tactical
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
Output lower than some competitor modelsLightweight build perceived as light-dutyComplex UI with many shortcuts can be confusingNot best for sustained high turbo output compared to premium throwers
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