Comparison Console
Acebeam L16 vs Acebeam T35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1170% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1170% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 11% 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
Unknown
US$64.9
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
137.6 mm (5.42 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2220 lmHighest output
1900 lmLowest output
Max candela
114900 cdHighest candela
36100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
678 m (2224 ft)Highest
380 m (1247 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1890 minShortest runtime
24000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (5m)
IP68 (2m/30min)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
HA Type III anodized aluminum (A6061-T6)
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingEDC/outdoor use
Tactical useSelf-defenseEDCOutdoor use
Common praise
Excellent build quality with thick satin anodizingIntuitive and best-in-class user interface with dedicated turbo and momentary turboGood beam quality with tight hotspot suitable for long-range useIncludes useful accessories such as holster, lanyard, spare o-ringsComfortable size and great grip with knurling
Excellent build quality and finishReliable and well-regulated outputGood mode spacing and simple dual-switch interfaceIncludes holster and lanyardBattery level and charging indicator on side switch
Common complaints
Mode spacing is cramped in upper outputsLockout requires a long hold which can be inconvenient
No direct shortcut to Turbo or moonlight modesProtruding tail switch makes tailstand use impossibleSharp bezel can wear through clothingCharging can be intermittent and relatively slow (~3 hours)