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Home/Compare/Fenix PD26R ACE vs Fenix PD35 V3.0

Head-to-Head Comparison

Fenix PD26R ACE vs Fenix PD35 V3.0

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

Fenix PD26R ACE

Fenix

PD26R ACE

75
★4.8(42)
Lumens
1,300 lm
Throw
354 m
Runtime (High)
60 min
Weight
102 g
Battery
18650
$79.95Check Price on AmazonPrice may be outdated · last checked 9 days ago
Fenix PD35 V3.0

Fenix

PD35 V3.0

69
★4.6(559)
Lumens
1,700 lm
Throw
—
Runtime (High)
—
Weight
—
Battery
18650
$79.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: Fenix PD26R ACE (73.4 vs 67.7)
  • Everyday Carry: Fenix PD26R ACE (74.9 vs 68.3)
  • Value: Fenix PD26R ACE (74.6 vs 69.0)
  • Throw: Fenix PD26R ACE (74.8 vs 67.3)
  • Flood: Fenix PD26R ACE (74.7 vs 68.4)
Spec
Fenix PD26R ACE

Fenix PD26R ACE

1,300 lm18650
$79.95Check Price on AmazonPrice may be outdated · last checked 9 days ago
Fenix PD35 V3.0

Fenix PD35 V3.0

1,700 lm18650
$79.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$80$80
MSRP$80$75
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens1,300 lm1,700 lm
Sustained Lumens600 lm700 lm
Peak Candela31,000 cd—
Beam Distance354 m—
Beam Patternthrowhybrid
IP RatingIP68IPX8
Impact Resistance1.5 m1.5 m
▾Runtime3
Runtime (High)60 min—
Runtime (500lm)90 min—
Turbo Stepdown40 s—
▾Physical5
Weight102 g—
Length106 mm—
Head Diameter27.0 mm—
Body Diameter24.6 mm—
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type1865018650
Chargingusb-cusb-c
USB-CNoNo
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNo
▾Features7
Switch Typedualdual
Strobe ModeNoNo
Memory ModeNoNo
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeNoNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNo
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✗✗
Battery Replaceable✓✓
Strobe Mode✗✗
Memory Mode✗✗
Lockout✗✗
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✗✗
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score73.467.7
EDC Score74.968.3
Value Score74.669.0
Throw Score74.867.3
Flood Score74.768.4
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews42559
Amazon Rating4.84.6
Release Year2,0242,022
Fenix
$79.95Check Price on AmazonPrice may be outdated · last checked 9 days ago
Fenix
$79.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 12h ago

Our Verdict

The Fenix PD26R ACE takes the edge with a stronger edc profile (74.9 vs 69.0). It's the better pick for edc use. The Fenix PD35 V3.0 may still be worth considering for value applications.

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