Acebeam Defender P16 vs Fenix LD35R size comparison

Defender P16 vs LD35R: how they differ

Size and weight

The Acebeam Defender P16 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 136.4 mm (5.37 in), a difference of 5.4 mm (4%). At its widest point the Acebeam Defender P16 is 2 mm slimmer (32 vs 34 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Defender P16: 156 g listed; Fenix LD35R: 185 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

Both are rated at 1,800 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Acebeam Defender P16 reaches further: 484 m vs 337 m rated throw (44% more).

Battery

The Acebeam Defender P16 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Fenix LD35R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam Defender P16 was $79.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Fenix LD35R $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Acebeam Defender P16 cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

The Acebeam Defender P16 is listed as tactical and the Fenix LD35R as edc, so they suit different jobs.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Acebeam Defender P16 if you want a shorter light (5.4 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower) and longer throw (484 m vs 337 m). On the specs we track, the Acebeam Defender P16 is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix LD35R makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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