Emisar D1K vs Fenix PD36R ACE size comparison
The Fenix PD36R ACE is 32 mm (1.26 in) longer than the Emisar D1K, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The Fenix PD36R ACE is 32 mm (1.26 in) longer than the Emisar D1K, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Emisar D1K Check price ↗ | Fenix PD36R ACE Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 114 mm (4.49 in) | 146 mm (5.75 in)+32 mm |
| Head / width | 35 mm (1.38 in) | 30 mm (1.18 in)−5 mm |
| Body | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 26 mm (1.02 in)−0.5 mm |
| Weight | 89 g without battery | 181.6 g with battery |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,200 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Throw | — | 415 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $39.95 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | intl-outdoor.com sourced Pocket thrower; lumens for SFT-25 | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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D1K vs PD36R ACE: how they differ
Size and weight
The Emisar D1K is the shorter light: 114 mm (4.49 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 32 mm (22%). At its widest point the Fenix PD36R ACE is 5 mm slimmer (30 vs 35 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D1K: 89 g without battery; Fenix PD36R ACE: 181.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD36R ACE is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the Emisar D1K, 150% more.
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D1K was $39.95 at intl-outdoor.com and the Fenix PD36R ACE $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Emisar D1K cost $70.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Emisar D1K if you want a shorter light (32 mm shorter). Choose the Fenix PD36R ACE if you want a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower) and more output (3,000 lm vs 1,200 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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D1K vs PD36R ACE FAQ
Which is smaller, the Emisar D1K or the Fenix PD36R ACE?
The Emisar D1K is the shorter light: 114 mm (4.49 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 32 mm (22%). At its widest point the Fenix PD36R ACE is 5 mm slimmer (30 vs 35 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D1K: 89 g without battery; Fenix PD36R ACE: 181.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Emisar D1K or the Fenix PD36R ACE?
The Fenix PD36R ACE is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the Emisar D1K, 150% more.
Which is cheaper, the Emisar D1K or the Fenix PD36R ACE?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D1K was $39.95 at intl-outdoor.com and the Fenix PD36R ACE $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Emisar D1K cost $70.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Emisar D1K and Fenix PD36R ACE use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Emisar D1K: specs from Emisar product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $39.95 from intl-outdoor.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix PD36R ACE: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $109.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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