Fenix PD26R ACE vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 2 mm (0.08 in) longer than the Fenix PD26R ACE, and 2.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD26R ACE · 106 mmStreamlight ProTac 1L-1AA · 108 mm

The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 2 mm (0.08 in) longer than the Fenix PD26R ACE, and 2.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD26R ACE
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Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
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Length106 mm (4.17 in)108 mm (4.25 in)+2 mm
Head / width26.6 mm (1.05 in)24 mm (0.94 in)−2.6 mm
Body24.6 mm (0.97 in)22 mm (0.87 in)−2.6 mm
Weight102.3 g with battery71 g listed
Battery18350CR123A / AA
Max output1,300 lm350 lm
Throw354 m105 m
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$56.45 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD26R ACE vs ProTac 1L-1AA: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix PD26R ACE is the shorter light: 106 mm (4.17 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 2 mm (2%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 2.6 mm slimmer (24 vs 26.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD26R ACE: 102.3 g with battery; Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: 71 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD26R ACE is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, 271% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD26R ACE reaches further: 354 m vs 105 m rated throw (237% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA runs on removable CR123A / AA batteries. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD26R ACE was from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA $56.45 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA cost $6.51 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 PD26R ACE if you want more output (1,300 lm vs 350 lm) and longer throw (354 m vs 105 m). Choose the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA if you want a slimmer profile (2.6 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD26R ACE vs ProTac 1L-1AA FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD26R ACE or the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA?

The Fenix PD26R ACE is the shorter light: 106 mm (4.17 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 2 mm (2%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 2.6 mm slimmer (24 vs 26.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD26R ACE: 102.3 g with battery; Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: 71 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD26R ACE or the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA?

The Fenix PD26R ACE is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, 271% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD26R ACE reaches further: 354 m vs 105 m rated throw (237% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD26R ACE or the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD26R ACE was from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA $56.45 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA cost $6.51 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD26R ACE and Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA use the same battery?

The Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA runs on removable CR123A / AA batteries. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

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