Fenix PD26R ACE vs Sofirn SC32 size comparison
The Sofirn SC32 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix PD26R ACE, and 1.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Sofirn SC32 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix PD26R ACE, and 1.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix PD26R ACE Check price ↗ | Sofirn SC32 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 106 mm (4.17 in) | 100 mm (3.94 in)−6 mm |
| Head / width | 26.6 mm (1.05 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)−1.6 mm |
| Body | 24.6 mm (0.97 in) | — |
| Weight | 102.3 g with battery | 57 g without battery |
| Battery | 18350 | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,300 lm | — |
| Throw | 354 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | not verified yet |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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PD26R ACE vs SC32: how they differ
Size and weight
The Sofirn SC32 is the shorter light: 100 mm (3.94 in) against 106 mm (4.17 in), a difference of 6 mm (6%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC32 is 1.6 mm slimmer (25 vs 26.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD26R ACE: 102.3 g with battery; Sofirn SC32: 57 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD26R ACE is rated at 1,300 lm; we have no published maximum for the Sofirn SC32.
Battery
The Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Sofirn SC32 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Sofirn SC32 if you want a shorter light (6 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (1.6 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Sofirn SC32 is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix PD26R ACE 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.
Check price ↗ Fenix PD26R ACE Check price ↗ Sofirn SC32
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PD26R ACE vs SC32 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD26R ACE or the Sofirn SC32?
The Sofirn SC32 is the shorter light: 100 mm (3.94 in) against 106 mm (4.17 in), a difference of 6 mm (6%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC32 is 1.6 mm slimmer (25 vs 26.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD26R ACE: 102.3 g with battery; Sofirn SC32: 57 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Do the Fenix PD26R ACE and Sofirn SC32 use the same battery?
The Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Sofirn SC32 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix PD26R ACE: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price from $62.96 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Sofirn SC32: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. No verified price yet.
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