Comparison Console
Acebeam H35 vs SureFire Minimus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 767% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam H35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 767% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14300% 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$100Cheapest
US$266.95Most expensive
Weight
163 g (5.75 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2600 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
7225 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
12960 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (3800mAh)
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C charging port 5V 2A, about 3.5 hours full charge
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy (all-metal unibody)
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workCampingHikingHuntingSearch and rescueEmergency lighting
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Common praise
Brightest red LED headlamp availableWide and adjustable beamDurable build with all-metal bodyLong runtime especially on ultra-low and red modesRemovable and rechargeable 18650 batteryComfortable and reliable strapGood warranty and customer service
Highly durable and reliable build qualitySmooth and easy to adjust brightness levels with a knobComfortable, adjustable headband with moisture-wicking forehead padWide, well-focused flood beam ideal for near-field tasksRemembers last brightness settingIncludes red filter lens for night vision compatibility
Common complaints
Not suitable for fast-paced activities like trail running due to bulk and weight
Red filter lens is removable and can be easily lostKnob can rotate continuously making it hard to detect max/min outputNot USB rechargeable, requiring battery swaps