Fenix PD25R vs Fenix PD26R ACE size comparison

PD25R vs PD26R ACE: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix PD25R is the shorter light: 92 mm (3.62 in) against 106 mm (4.17 in), a difference of 14 mm (13%). At its widest point the Fenix PD25R is 2.6 mm slimmer (24 vs 26.6 mm). The Fenix PD25R is 24 g lighter (78 g vs 102.3 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD26R ACE is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix PD25R, 63% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD26R ACE reaches further: 354 m vs 250 m rated throw (42% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD25R runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a 18350 about 18 × 35 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD25R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD26R ACE from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD25R cost $3.01 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 PD25R if you want a shorter light (14 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (2.6 mm narrower) and less weight (24 g lighter). Choose the Fenix PD26R ACE if you want more output (1,300 lm vs 800 lm) and longer throw (354 m vs 250 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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