Fenix PD35R ACE vs ThruNite TN12 V6 size comparison

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The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 6.5 mm (0.26 in) shorter than the Fenix PD35R ACE, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD35R ACE · 140.5 mmThruNite TN12 V6 · 134 mm

The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 6.5 mm (0.26 in) shorter than the Fenix PD35R ACE, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD35R ACE
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ThruNite TN12 V6
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Length140.5 mm (5.53 in)134 mm (5.28 in)−6.5 mm
Head / width26.5 mm (1.04 in)27 mm (1.06 in)+0.5 mm
Body23.6 mm (0.93 in)24 mm (0.94 in)+0.4 mm
Weight145 g with battery88 g listed (battery unspecified)
BatteryCR123A18650
Max output2,000 lm1,950 lm
Throw380 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$85.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$39.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD35R ACE vs TN12 V6: how they differ

Size and weight

The ThruNite TN12 V6 is the shorter light: 134 mm (5.28 in) against 140.5 mm (5.53 in), a difference of 6.5 mm (5%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35R ACE is 0.5 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35R ACE: 145 g with battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD35R ACE is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 3% more.

Battery

The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 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 ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $45.96 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 ThruNite TN12 V6 if you want a shorter light (6.5 mm shorter). On the specs we track, the ThruNite TN12 V6 is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix PD35R ACE makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD35R ACE vs TN12 V6 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

The ThruNite TN12 V6 is the shorter light: 134 mm (5.28 in) against 140.5 mm (5.53 in), a difference of 6.5 mm (5%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35R ACE is 0.5 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD35R ACE: 145 g with battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

The Fenix PD35R ACE is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 3% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD35R ACE or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R ACE was $85.95 at fenixlighting.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $45.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD35R ACE and ThruNite TN12 V6 use the same battery?

The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 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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