Fenix PD35R ACE vs Nitecore MT2A Pro size comparison

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The Nitecore MT2A Pro is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Fenix PD35R ACE, and 6.5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD35R ACE · 140.5 mmNitecore MT2A Pro · 143 mm

The Nitecore MT2A Pro is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Fenix PD35R ACE, and 6.5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD35R ACE
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Nitecore MT2A Pro
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Length140.5 mm (5.53 in)143 mm (5.63 in)+2.5 mm
Head / width26.5 mm (1.04 in)20 mm (0.79 in)−6.5 mm
Body23.6 mm (0.93 in)17 mm (0.67 in)−6.6 mm
Weight145 g with battery98 g listed
BatteryCR123A2x AA / NL1416R
Max output2,000 lm1,000 lm
Throw380 m255 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$85.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$44.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD35R ACE vs MT2A Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix PD35R ACE is the shorter light: 140.5 mm (5.53 in) against 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT2A Pro is 6.5 mm slimmer (20 vs 26.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35R ACE: 145 g with battery; Nitecore MT2A Pro: 98 g listed), 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 Nitecore MT2A Pro, 100% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD35R ACE reaches further: 380 m vs 255 m rated throw (49% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the Nitecore MT2A Pro runs on removable 2x AA / NL1416R batteries. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R ACE was $85.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore MT2A Pro $44.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore MT2A Pro cost $41.00 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 255 m). Choose the Nitecore MT2A Pro if you want a slimmer profile (6.5 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD35R ACE vs MT2A Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the Nitecore MT2A Pro?

The Fenix PD35R ACE is the shorter light: 140.5 mm (5.53 in) against 143 mm (5.63 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT2A Pro is 6.5 mm slimmer (20 vs 26.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35R ACE: 145 g with battery; Nitecore MT2A Pro: 98 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the Nitecore MT2A Pro?

The Fenix PD35R ACE is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Nitecore MT2A Pro, 100% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD35R ACE reaches further: 380 m vs 255 m rated throw (49% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the Nitecore MT2A Pro?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R ACE was $85.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore MT2A Pro $44.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore MT2A Pro cost $41.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD35R ACE and Nitecore MT2A Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the Nitecore MT2A Pro runs on removable 2x AA / NL1416R batteries. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).

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