Comparison Console
Acebeam P16 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 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 500% 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$84.9Cheapest
US$129.9Most expensive
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
58564 cdHighest candela
23870 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Common praise
Long throw distance of 484 meters with a focused beamRugged and impact-resistant buildEasy and intuitive dual tail switch interfaceStable output and versatile brightness levelsIncluded rechargeable battery and USB-C charging
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 LED replacement service from manufacturer
Can get hot quickly at highest outputMedium mode brightness lower than some users would preferLong shipping time from China to USA in some cases