Fenix PD35R ACE vs Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB size comparison

PD35R ACE vs UC35 V2.0 USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB is the shorter light: 140 mm (5.51 in) against 140.5 mm (5.53 in), a difference of 0.5 mm (0%). At its widest point the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB is 1.1 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35R ACE: 145 g with battery; Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB: 89 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD35R ACE is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB, 100% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD35R ACE reaches further: 380 m vs 266 m rated throw (43% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R ACE was $85.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD35R ACE cost $4.00 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 more output (2,000 lm vs 1,000 lm) and longer throw (380 m vs 266 m). On the specs we track, the Fenix PD35R ACE is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix UC35 V2.0 USB 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.

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