Comparison Console
Acebeam L16 vs Sofirn SP35T
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 598% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 151% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 598% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 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
Unknown
US$49.99
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
139.5 mm (5.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2220 lmLowest output
3800 lmHighest output
Max candela
114900 cdHighest candela
19625 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
678 m (2224 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1890 minShortest runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (5m)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
HA Type III anodized aluminum (A6061-T6)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingEDC/outdoor use
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor useEmergency and power outage 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
High maximum output up to 3800 lumens with a wide beam and decent throw (about 250 m)Includes a 5000mAh 21700 battery with USB-C chargingGood grip and build quality with IPX8 waterproof ratingTactical tail switch plus side electronic switch allows flexible UILong maximum runtime up to 220 hours (over 9 days) on lowest mode
Common complaints
Mode spacing is cramped in upper outputsLockout requires a long hold which can be inconvenient
Turbo mode steps down quickly after a few minutes due to thermal regulationSofirn's brand support is slower compared to competitorsSome may find the flashlight length (about 140 mm) a bit long for EDCNo magnetic tailcapBeam may show some tint shift typical for XHP50.2 emitter
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