Fenix E35R vs Fenix PD26R ACE size comparison
The Fenix PD26R ACE is 14 mm (0.55 in) shorter than the Fenix E35R, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 46 g lighter (with battery).
The Fenix PD26R ACE is 14 mm (0.55 in) shorter than the Fenix E35R, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 46 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix E35R Check price ↗ | Fenix PD26R ACE Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 120 mm (4.72 in) | 106 mm (4.17 in)−14 mm |
| Head / width | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 26.6 mm (1.05 in)+0.1 mm |
| Body | 24.8 mm (0.98 in) | 24.6 mm (0.97 in)−0.2 mm |
| Weight | 148 g with battery | 102.3 g with battery−46 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 18350 |
| Max output | 3,100 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Throw | 260 m | 354 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $79.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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E35R vs PD26R ACE: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix PD26R ACE is the shorter light: 106 mm (4.17 in) against 120 mm (4.72 in), a difference of 14 mm (12%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.6 mm). The Fenix PD26R ACE is 46 g lighter (102.3 g vs 148 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix E35R is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Fenix PD26R ACE, 138% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD26R ACE reaches further: 354 m vs 260 m rated throw (36% more).
Battery
The Fenix E35R runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18350 about 18 × 35 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E35R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD26R ACE from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD26R ACE cost $16.99 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 Fenix E35R if you want more output (3,100 lm vs 1,300 lm). Choose the Fenix PD26R ACE if you want a shorter light (14 mm shorter), less weight (46 g lighter) and longer throw (354 m vs 260 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E35R vs PD26R ACE FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E35R or the Fenix PD26R ACE?
The Fenix PD26R ACE is the shorter light: 106 mm (4.17 in) against 120 mm (4.72 in), a difference of 14 mm (12%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.6 mm). The Fenix PD26R ACE is 46 g lighter (102.3 g vs 148 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix E35R or the Fenix PD26R ACE?
The Fenix E35R is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Fenix PD26R ACE, 138% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD26R ACE reaches further: 354 m vs 260 m rated throw (36% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix E35R or the Fenix PD26R ACE?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E35R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD26R ACE from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD26R ACE cost $16.99 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix E35R and Fenix PD26R ACE use the same battery?
The Fenix E35R runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18350 about 18 × 35 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix E35R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $79.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix PD26R ACE: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price from $62.96 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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