Fenix PD35R ACE vs Fenix PD36R PRO size comparison
The Fenix PD36R PRO is 5.3 mm (0.21 in) longer than the Fenix PD35R ACE, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 24 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix PD36R PRO is 5.3 mm (0.21 in) longer than the Fenix PD35R ACE, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 24 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix PD35R ACE Check price ↗ | Fenix PD36R PRO Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 140.5 mm (5.53 in) | 145.8 mm (5.74 in)+5.3 mm |
| Head / width | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 26.5 mm (1.04 in)same |
| Body | 23.6 mm (0.93 in) | 25.7 mm (1.01 in)+2.1 mm |
| Weight | 145 g with battery | 169 g with battery+24 g |
| Battery | CR123A | 21700 |
| Max output | 2,000 lm | 2,800 lm |
| Throw | 380 m | 380 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $85.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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PD35R ACE vs PD36R PRO: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix PD35R ACE is the shorter light: 140.5 mm (5.53 in) against 145.8 mm (5.74 in), a difference of 5.3 mm (4%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.5 mm). The Fenix PD35R ACE is 24 g lighter (145 g vs 169 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD36R PRO is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 2,000 lm for the Fenix PD35R ACE, 40% more. Rated throw is the same, 380 m.
Battery
The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the Fenix PD36R PRO runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R ACE was $85.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD36R PRO $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD35R ACE cost $34.00 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 Fenix PD35R ACE if you want a shorter light (5.3 mm shorter) and less weight (24 g lighter). Choose the Fenix PD36R PRO if you want more output (2,800 lm vs 2,000 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PD35R ACE vs PD36R PRO FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the Fenix PD36R PRO?
The Fenix PD35R ACE is the shorter light: 140.5 mm (5.53 in) against 145.8 mm (5.74 in), a difference of 5.3 mm (4%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.5 mm). The Fenix PD35R ACE is 24 g lighter (145 g vs 169 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the Fenix PD36R PRO?
The Fenix PD36R PRO is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 2,000 lm for the Fenix PD35R ACE, 40% more. Rated throw is the same, 380 m.
Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the Fenix PD36R PRO?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R ACE was $85.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD36R PRO $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD35R ACE cost $34.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix PD35R ACE and Fenix PD36R PRO use the same battery?
The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the Fenix PD36R PRO runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix PD35R ACE: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $85.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix PD36R PRO: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $119.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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