Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix PD26R ACE size comparison
The Fenix PD26R ACE is 15 mm (0.59 in) shorter than the Fenix E28R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 26 g lighter (with battery).
The Fenix PD26R ACE is 15 mm (0.59 in) shorter than the Fenix E28R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 26 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix E28R V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix PD26R ACE Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 121 mm (4.76 in) | 106 mm (4.17 in)−15 mm |
| Head / width | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 26.6 mm (1.05 in)+0.1 mm |
| Body | 22.5 mm (0.89 in) | 24.6 mm (0.97 in)+2.1 mm |
| Weight | 128 g with battery | 102.3 g with battery−26 g |
| Battery | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 18350 |
| Max output | 1,700 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Throw | 273 m | 354 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $64.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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E28R V2.0 vs PD26R ACE: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix PD26R ACE is the shorter light: 106 mm (4.17 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 15 mm (12%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.6 mm). The Fenix PD26R ACE is 26 g lighter (102.3 g vs 128 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix E28R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Fenix PD26R ACE, 31% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD26R ACE reaches further: 354 m vs 273 m rated throw (30% more).
Battery
The Fenix E28R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 18350 about 18 × 35 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E28R V2.0 was $64.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD26R ACE from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD26R ACE cost $1.99 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 E28R V2.0 if you want more output (1,700 lm vs 1,300 lm). Choose the Fenix PD26R ACE if you want a shorter light (15 mm shorter), less weight (26 g lighter) and longer throw (354 m vs 273 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E28R V2.0 vs PD26R ACE FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the Fenix PD26R ACE?
The Fenix PD26R ACE is the shorter light: 106 mm (4.17 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 15 mm (12%). At their widest points they are about the same (26.5 vs 26.6 mm). The Fenix PD26R ACE is 26 g lighter (102.3 g vs 128 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the Fenix PD26R ACE?
The Fenix E28R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,700 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Fenix PD26R ACE, 31% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD26R ACE reaches further: 354 m vs 273 m rated throw (30% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the Fenix PD26R ACE?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E28R V2.0 was $64.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD26R ACE from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD26R ACE cost $1.99 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix E28R V2.0 and Fenix PD26R ACE use the same battery?
The Fenix E28R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 18350 about 18 × 35 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix E28R V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $64.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix PD26R ACE: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price from $62.96 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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