Acebeam P15 vs Fenix PD36 TAC size comparison
The Fenix PD36 TAC is 9 mm (0.35 in) longer than the Acebeam P15, and 1.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Fenix PD36 TAC: Photo: Fenix · Image policy
The Fenix PD36 TAC is 9 mm (0.35 in) longer than the Acebeam P15, and 1.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
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| Length | 131 mm (5.16 in) | 140 mm (5.51 in)+9 mm |
| Head / width | 25 mm (0.98 in) | 26.5 mm (1.04 in)+1.5 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 25.4 mm (1.00 in)+2.4 mm |
| Weight | 151 g listed | 92 g without battery |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,700 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Throw | 330 m | 274 m |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Price | $102.90 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $99.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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P15 vs PD36 TAC: how they differ
Size and weight
The Acebeam P15 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 140 mm (5.51 in), a difference of 9 mm (6%). At its widest point the Acebeam P15 is 1.5 mm slimmer (25 vs 26.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam P15: 151 g listed; Fenix PD36 TAC: 92 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD36 TAC is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Acebeam P15, 76% more. For beam distance the Acebeam P15 reaches further: 330 m vs 274 m rated throw (20% more).
Battery
The Acebeam P15 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Fenix PD36 TAC runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam P15 was $102.90 at batteryjunction.com and the Fenix PD36 TAC $99.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD36 TAC cost $2.95 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are tactical lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Acebeam P15 if you want a shorter light (9 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (1.5 mm narrower) and longer throw (330 m vs 274 m). Choose the Fenix PD36 TAC if you want more output (3,000 lm vs 1,700 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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P15 vs PD36 TAC FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam P15 or the Fenix PD36 TAC?
The Acebeam P15 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 140 mm (5.51 in), a difference of 9 mm (6%). At its widest point the Acebeam P15 is 1.5 mm slimmer (25 vs 26.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam P15: 151 g listed; Fenix PD36 TAC: 92 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam P15 or the Fenix PD36 TAC?
The Fenix PD36 TAC is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Acebeam P15, 76% more. For beam distance the Acebeam P15 reaches further: 330 m vs 274 m rated throw (20% more).
Which is cheaper, the Acebeam P15 or the Fenix PD36 TAC?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam P15 was $102.90 at batteryjunction.com and the Fenix PD36 TAC $99.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD36 TAC cost $2.95 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Acebeam P15 and Fenix PD36 TAC use the same battery?
The Acebeam P15 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Fenix PD36 TAC runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Acebeam P15: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $102.90 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix PD36 TAC: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Fenix; image policy). Price $99.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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