Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Acebeam T36
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 809% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 809% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$129.9
US$129.9
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
2100 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
23870 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB charging cable included
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Common praise
High max output and excellent beam pattern from CREE XHP70.2 LEDCompact size and lightweight design (120g) suitable for everyday carryIntegrated charging and simple UI with side switchGood beam distance and throw for outdoor tasksDurable construction with hard anodized finish
Solid tactical design with dual switch setup4000K tint offers nice color renderingUSB-C charging convenient and fastCompact size with sturdy feel and firm gripGood beam distance and output balance
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Can get hot quickly at highest outputMedium mode brightness lower than some users would preferLong shipping time from China to USA in some cases