Fenix PD26R ACE vs ThruNite T1 Pro size comparison

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The ThruNite T1 Pro is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Fenix PD26R ACE, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD26R ACE · 106 mmThruNite T1 Pro · 103 mm

The ThruNite T1 Pro is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Fenix PD26R ACE, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD26R ACE
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ThruNite T1 Pro
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Length106 mm (4.17 in)103 mm (4.06 in)−3 mm
Head / width26.6 mm (1.05 in)27 mm (1.06 in)+0.4 mm
Body24.6 mm (0.97 in)23 mm (0.91 in)−1.6 mm
Weight102.3 g with battery54 g listed
Battery1835018650
Max output1,300 lm1,920 lm
Throw354 m196 m
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026not verified yet
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PD26R ACE vs T1 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The ThruNite T1 Pro is the shorter light: 103 mm (4.06 in) against 106 mm (4.17 in), a difference of 3 mm (3%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.6 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD26R ACE: 102.3 g with battery; ThruNite T1 Pro: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The ThruNite T1 Pro is rated brighter: 1,920 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Fenix PD26R ACE, 48% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD26R ACE reaches further: 354 m vs 196 m rated throw (81% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery; the ThruNite T1 Pro 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 Fenix PD26R ACE if you want longer throw (354 m vs 196 m). Choose the ThruNite T1 Pro if you want a shorter light (3 mm shorter) and more output (1,920 lm vs 1,300 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD26R ACE vs T1 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD26R ACE or the ThruNite T1 Pro?

The ThruNite T1 Pro is the shorter light: 103 mm (4.06 in) against 106 mm (4.17 in), a difference of 3 mm (3%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.6 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD26R ACE: 102.3 g with battery; ThruNite T1 Pro: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD26R ACE or the ThruNite T1 Pro?

The ThruNite T1 Pro is rated brighter: 1,920 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Fenix PD26R ACE, 48% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD26R ACE reaches further: 354 m vs 196 m rated throw (81% more).

Do the Fenix PD26R ACE and ThruNite T1 Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery; the ThruNite T1 Pro 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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