Fenix PD36R ACE vs Fenix PD40R V3.0 size comparison
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R ACE, and 4 mm wider at its widest point. It is 16 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R ACE, and 4 mm wider at its widest point. It is 16 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix PD36R ACE Check price ↗ | Fenix PD40R V3.0 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 146 mm (5.75 in) | 143 mm (5.63 in)−3 mm |
| Head / width | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 34 mm (1.34 in)+4 mm |
| Body | 26 mm (1.02 in) | 26 mm (1.02 in)same |
| Weight | 181.6 g with battery | 198 g with battery+16 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Throw | 415 m | 500 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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PD36R ACE vs PD40R V3.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is the shorter light: 143 mm (5.63 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 3 mm (2%). At its widest point the Fenix PD36R ACE is 4 mm slimmer (30 vs 34 mm). The Fenix PD36R ACE is 16 g lighter (181.6 g vs 198 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 3,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Fenix PD40R V3.0 reaches further: 500 m vs 415 m rated throw (20% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R ACE was $109.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD40R V3.0 $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD36R ACE cost $10.00 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 PD36R ACE if you want a slimmer profile (4 mm narrower) and less weight (16 g lighter). Choose the Fenix PD40R V3.0 if you want a shorter light (3 mm shorter) and longer throw (500 m vs 415 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PD36R ACE vs PD40R V3.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Fenix PD40R V3.0?
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is the shorter light: 143 mm (5.63 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 3 mm (2%). At its widest point the Fenix PD36R ACE is 4 mm slimmer (30 vs 34 mm). The Fenix PD36R ACE is 16 g lighter (181.6 g vs 198 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Fenix PD40R V3.0?
Both are rated at 3,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Fenix PD40R V3.0 reaches further: 500 m vs 415 m rated throw (20% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Fenix PD40R V3.0?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R ACE was $109.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD40R V3.0 $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix PD36R ACE cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix PD36R ACE and Fenix PD40R V3.0 use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Fenix PD36R ACE: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $109.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix PD40R V3.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $119.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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