Comparison Console
Acebeam P17 vs Acebeam T37
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 567% 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$119.9Cheapest
US$129.9Most expensive
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
202 g (7.13 oz)Lightest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
145.2 mm (5.72 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4900 lmHighest output
4000 lmLowest output
Max candela
49506 cdHighest candela
48400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
445 m (1460 ft)Highest
440 m (1444 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
4320 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
21700 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodization
Black anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Tactical useDuty useEDCSelf-defenseSearch and rescue
Common praise
High maximum output and throw distanceRugged and well-built with hard anodized aluminumDual tail-switch interface provides instant turbo and strobe accessLong maximum runtime on low modesIncludes rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging port
High output with consistent brightnessTactile and easy-to-use rotary magnetic switchSolid build quality and durable anodized aluminum bodyLong runtime especially in Ultra Low mode (up to 72 hours)Convenient hidden USB-C charging portVersatile two-stage tail switchReplaceable battery
Common complaints
No included holster or lanyardShort USB-C charging cableTailstand stability limited due to protruding tactical switch
Relatively heavy at 202 grams for cap or lightweight carryRotary switch requires multiple turns to switch between certain modesHolster is stiff initially and tight fitting