Fenix PD35R ACE vs RovyVon S3 Pro size comparison

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The RovyVon S3 Pro is 21.5 mm (0.85 in) shorter than the Fenix PD35R ACE, and 2.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD35R ACE · 140.5 mmRovyVon S3 Pro · 119 mm

The RovyVon S3 Pro is 21.5 mm (0.85 in) shorter than the Fenix PD35R ACE, and 2.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD35R ACE
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RovyVon S3 Pro
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Length140.5 mm (5.53 in)119 mm (4.69 in)−21.5 mm
Head / width26.5 mm (1.04 in)29 mm (1.14 in)+2.5 mm
Body23.6 mm (0.93 in)29 mm (1.14 in)+5.4 mm
Weight145 g with battery150 g listed
BatteryCR123A18650
Max output2,000 lm2,800 lm
Throw380 m130 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$85.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026from $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD35R ACE vs S3 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The RovyVon S3 Pro is the shorter light: 119 mm (4.69 in) against 140.5 mm (5.53 in), a difference of 21.5 mm (15%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35R ACE is 2.5 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35R ACE: 145 g with battery; RovyVon S3 Pro: 150 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The RovyVon S3 Pro is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 2,000 lm for the Fenix PD35R ACE, 40% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD35R ACE reaches further: 380 m vs 130 m rated throw (192% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the RovyVon S3 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R ACE was $85.95 at fenixlighting.com and the RovyVon S3 Pro from $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the RovyVon S3 Pro cost $6.00 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 PD35R ACE if you want a slimmer profile (2.5 mm narrower) and longer throw (380 m vs 130 m). Choose the RovyVon S3 Pro if you want a shorter light (21.5 mm shorter) and more output (2,800 lm vs 2,000 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD35R ACE vs S3 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the RovyVon S3 Pro?

The RovyVon S3 Pro is the shorter light: 119 mm (4.69 in) against 140.5 mm (5.53 in), a difference of 21.5 mm (15%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35R ACE is 2.5 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35R ACE: 145 g with battery; RovyVon S3 Pro: 150 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the RovyVon S3 Pro?

The RovyVon S3 Pro is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 2,000 lm for the Fenix PD35R ACE, 40% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD35R ACE reaches further: 380 m vs 130 m rated throw (192% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the RovyVon S3 Pro?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R ACE was $85.95 at fenixlighting.com and the RovyVon S3 Pro from $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the RovyVon S3 Pro cost $6.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD35R ACE and RovyVon S3 Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the RovyVon S3 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

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