Fenix PD26R ACE vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison

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The SureFire EDCL1-T is 8.3 mm (0.33 in) longer than the Fenix PD26R ACE, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. It is 9 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix PD26R ACE · 106 mmSureFire EDCL1-T · 114.3 mm

The SureFire EDCL1-T is 8.3 mm (0.33 in) longer than the Fenix PD26R ACE, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. It is 9 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix PD26R ACE
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SureFire EDCL1-T
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Length106 mm (4.17 in)114.3 mm (4.50 in)+8.3 mm
Head / width26.6 mm (1.05 in)28.6 mm (1.12 in)+2 mm
Body24.6 mm (0.97 in)—
Weight102.3 g with battery93.6 g with battery−9 g
Battery18350CR123A
Max output1,300 lm500 lm
Throw354 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $62.96 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Body diameter not listed

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PD26R ACE vs EDCL1-T: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix PD26R ACE is the shorter light: 106 mm (4.17 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 8.3 mm (7%). At its widest point the Fenix PD26R ACE is 2 mm slimmer (26.6 vs 28.6 mm). The SureFire EDCL1-T is 9 g lighter (93.6 g vs 102.3 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD26R ACE is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 160% more.

Battery

The Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. 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 SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix PD26R ACE cost $152.04 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 a shorter light (8.3 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower) and more output (1,300 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the SureFire EDCL1-T if you want less weight (9 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD26R ACE vs EDCL1-T FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD26R ACE or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The Fenix PD26R ACE is the shorter light: 106 mm (4.17 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 8.3 mm (7%). At its widest point the Fenix PD26R ACE is 2 mm slimmer (26.6 vs 28.6 mm). The SureFire EDCL1-T is 9 g lighter (93.6 g vs 102.3 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD26R ACE or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

The Fenix PD26R ACE is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 160% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD26R ACE or the SureFire EDCL1-T?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD26R ACE was from $62.96 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix PD26R ACE cost $152.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD26R ACE and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?

The Fenix PD26R ACE runs on a removable 18350 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

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