Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix PD36R PRO size comparison
The Fenix PD36R PRO is about the same length as the Fenix PD36R ACE, and 3.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 13 g lighter (with battery).
The Fenix PD36R PRO is about the same length as the Fenix PD36R ACE, and 3.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 13 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix PD36R ACE Check price ↗ | Fenix PD36R PRO Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 146 mm (5.75 in) | 145.8 mm (5.74 in)−0.2 mm |
| Head / width | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 26.5 mm (1.04 in)−3.5 mm |
| Body | 26 mm (1.02 in) | 25.7 mm (1.01 in)−0.3 mm |
| Weight | 181.6 g with battery | 169 g with battery−13 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 2,800 lm |
| Throw | 415 m | 380 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $109.95 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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PD36R ACE vs PD36R PRO: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix PD36R ACE and Fenix PD36R PRO are the same length to within half a millimetre (146 mm (5.75 in)). At its widest point the Fenix PD36R PRO is 3.5 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 30 mm). The Fenix PD36R PRO is 13 g lighter (169 g vs 181.6 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD36R ACE is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the Fenix PD36R PRO, 7% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD36R ACE reaches further: 415 m vs 380 m rated throw (9% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R ACE was $109.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD36R PRO $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD36R ACE cost $10.00 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 PD36R PRO if you want a slimmer profile (3.5 mm narrower) and less weight (13 g lighter). On the specs we track, the Fenix PD36R PRO is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix PD36R 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.
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PD36R ACE vs PD36R PRO FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Fenix PD36R PRO?
The Fenix PD36R ACE and Fenix PD36R PRO are the same length to within half a millimetre (146 mm (5.75 in)). At its widest point the Fenix PD36R PRO is 3.5 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 30 mm). The Fenix PD36R PRO is 13 g lighter (169 g vs 181.6 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Fenix PD36R PRO?
The Fenix PD36R ACE is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the Fenix PD36R PRO, 7% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD36R ACE reaches further: 415 m vs 380 m rated throw (9% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Fenix PD36R PRO?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R ACE was $109.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD36R PRO $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD36R ACE cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix PD36R ACE and Fenix PD36R PRO use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Fenix PD36R ACE: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $109.95 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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