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Acebeam P16 2.0 vs Sofirn SP36 BLF

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam P16 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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.

Acebeam P16 2.0 — Beam distance: 543 m (1781 ft)Acebeam P16 2.0 — Max candela: 73712 cdAcebeam P16 2.0 — Weight: 169.3 g (5.97 oz)Acebeam P16 2.0 — Length: 136.3 mm (5.37 in)Acebeam P16 2.0 — Retail price: US$99.9Acebeam P16 2.0 — Max lumens: 3000 lmSofirn SP36 BLF — Beam distance: 210 m (689 ft)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Max candela: 11000 cdSofirn SP36 BLF — Weight: 310 g (10.93 oz)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Length: 122 mm (4.80 in)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Retail price: US$72.99Sofirn SP36 BLF — Max lumens: 5650 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99.9Most expensive
US$72.99Cheapest
Weight
169.3 g (5.97 oz)Lightest
310 g (10.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
136.3 mm (5.37 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
5650 lmHighest output
Max candela
73712 cdHighest candela
11000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
543 m (1781 ft)Highest
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1800 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 waterproof
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense▣Everyday Carry▣High Stress Scenarios▣General Use
▣Flood Lighting▣Camping▣Outdoor Use▣Emergencies
Common praise
✓Bright And Clear Light Output✓Impressive Beam Throw✓Durable Construction With Good Impact Resistance✓Intuitive Dual Tail Switch Ui✓Fast USB C Charging With Battery Indicator✓Includes Holster And Two Way Clip For Versatile Carry
✓Bright Output With Strong Flood Beam✓Good Build Quality With Solid Feel✓USB C Charging And Powerbank Feature✓Anduril 2 Ui Offers Extensive Functionality✓High Cri LED For Natural Color✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant✓Reasonable Price Value Ratio
Common complaints
⚠No Compatibility With 2x Rcr123 Batteries
⚠Relatively Heavy And Bulky For Pocket Carry⚠No Electronic Lockout Necessitates Physical Lockout⚠No Pocket Clip Included⚠May Require Separate Charger For Batteries If Purchased Without Cells

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