Fenix PD45R ACE vs RovyVon S3 Pro size comparison

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The RovyVon S3 Pro is 38.7 mm (1.52 in) shorter than the Fenix PD45R ACE, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix PD45R ACE · 157.7 mmRovyVon S3 Pro · 119 mm

The RovyVon S3 Pro is 38.7 mm (1.52 in) shorter than the Fenix PD45R ACE, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix PD45R ACE
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RovyVon S3 Pro
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Length157.7 mm (6.21 in)119 mm (4.69 in)−38.7 mm
Head / width30 mm (1.18 in)29 mm (1.14 in)−1 mm
Body25.9 mm (1.02 in)29 mm (1.14 in)+3.1 mm
Weight200.5 g with battery150 g listed
Battery2170018650
Max output3,200 lm2,800 lm
Throw410 m130 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$129.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026from $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcefenixlighting.com sourced
Listed 30 mm wide x 25.9 mm high
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PD45R ACE vs S3 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The RovyVon S3 Pro is the shorter light: 119 mm (4.69 in) against 157.7 mm (6.21 in), a difference of 38.7 mm (25%). At its widest point the RovyVon S3 Pro is 1 mm slimmer (29 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD45R ACE: 200.5 g with battery; RovyVon S3 Pro: 150 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD45R ACE is rated brighter: 3,200 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the RovyVon S3 Pro, 14% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD45R ACE reaches further: 410 m vs 130 m rated throw (215% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD45R ACE runs on a removable 21700 battery; the RovyVon S3 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD45R ACE was $129.95 at fenixlighting.com and the RovyVon S3 Pro from $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the RovyVon S3 Pro cost $50.00 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 PD45R ACE if you want more output (3,200 lm vs 2,800 lm) and longer throw (410 m vs 130 m). Choose the RovyVon S3 Pro if you want a shorter light (38.7 mm shorter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD45R ACE vs S3 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD45R ACE or the RovyVon S3 Pro?

The RovyVon S3 Pro is the shorter light: 119 mm (4.69 in) against 157.7 mm (6.21 in), a difference of 38.7 mm (25%). At its widest point the RovyVon S3 Pro is 1 mm slimmer (29 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD45R ACE: 200.5 g with battery; RovyVon S3 Pro: 150 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD45R ACE or the RovyVon S3 Pro?

The Fenix PD45R ACE is rated brighter: 3,200 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the RovyVon S3 Pro, 14% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD45R ACE reaches further: 410 m vs 130 m rated throw (215% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD45R ACE or the RovyVon S3 Pro?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD45R ACE was $129.95 at fenixlighting.com and the RovyVon S3 Pro from $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the RovyVon S3 Pro cost $50.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD45R ACE and RovyVon S3 Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix PD45R ACE runs on a removable 21700 battery; the RovyVon S3 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

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