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Acebeam Rider RX vs Sofirn SP35T
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 485% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 485% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% 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$50Most expensive
US$49.99Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
Length
95.7 mm (3.77 in)Shortest
139.5 mm (5.49 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
3800 lmHighest output
Max candela
2304 cdLowest candela
19625 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
96 m (315 ft)Lowest
250 m (820 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10080 minShortest runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 Li-ion or AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C via included rechargeable 14500 battery
USB-C charging port (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel outer shell
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGiftStress relief via fidget featureOutdoor useHome use
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor useEmergency and power outage use
Common praise
High color rendering index (CRI 90) LED with pleasant neutral 5000K tintGood maximum brightness for sizeDurable stainless steel outer shell and aluminum bodyFidget clip feature praised as a stress-relief gadgetIncluded USB-C rechargeable batterySmooth and comfortable designGood user interface with memory function
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
Requires break-in period for smooth clip slidingSwitch type preference varies (forward-clicky used)Surface can get hot on continuous useNo reverse-clicky switch and no onboard charging (battery charges via USB-C port on battery)
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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