Fenix PD45R ACE vs SureFire EDCL2-T size comparison
The SureFire EDCL2-T is 9.4 mm (0.37 in) shorter than the Fenix PD45R ACE, and 1.4 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 84 g lighter (with battery).
The SureFire EDCL2-T is 9.4 mm (0.37 in) shorter than the Fenix PD45R ACE, and 1.4 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 84 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix PD45R ACE Check price ↗ | SureFire EDCL2-T Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 157.7 mm (6.21 in) | 148.3 mm (5.84 in)−9.4 mm |
| Head / width | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−1.4 mm |
| Body | 25.9 mm (1.02 in) | — |
| Weight | 200.5 g with battery | 116.2 g with batteries−84 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 3,200 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 410 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Listed 30 mm wide x 25.9 mm high | batteryjunction.com sourced Body diameter not listed |
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PD45R ACE vs EDCL2-T: how they differ
Size and weight
The SureFire EDCL2-T is the shorter light: 148.3 mm (5.84 in) against 157.7 mm (6.21 in), a difference of 9.4 mm (6%). At its widest point the SureFire EDCL2-T is 1.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 30 mm). The SureFire EDCL2-T is 84 g lighter (116.2 g vs 200.5 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD45R ACE is rated brighter: 3,200 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the SureFire EDCL2-T, 167% more.
Battery
The Fenix PD45R ACE runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDCL2-T runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix PD45R ACE if you want more output (3,200 lm vs 1,200 lm). Choose the SureFire EDCL2-T if you want a shorter light (9.4 mm shorter) and less weight (84 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Fenix PD45R ACE Check price ↗ SureFire EDCL2-T
PD45R ACE vs EDCL2-T FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD45R ACE or the SureFire EDCL2-T?
The SureFire EDCL2-T is the shorter light: 148.3 mm (5.84 in) against 157.7 mm (6.21 in), a difference of 9.4 mm (6%). At its widest point the SureFire EDCL2-T is 1.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 30 mm). The SureFire EDCL2-T is 84 g lighter (116.2 g vs 200.5 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD45R ACE or the SureFire EDCL2-T?
The Fenix PD45R ACE is rated brighter: 3,200 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the SureFire EDCL2-T, 167% more.
Do the Fenix PD45R ACE and SureFire EDCL2-T use the same battery?
The Fenix PD45R ACE runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDCL2-T runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).