Comparison Console
Acebeam T28 vs Acebeam T29
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T29 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T29 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 342% 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$182.9Most expensive
US$109.9Cheapest
Weight
427 g (15.06 oz)Heaviest
308.5 g (10.88 oz)Lightest
Length
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
194.79 mm (7.67 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmLowest output
2900 lmHighest output
Max candela
422500 cdLowest candela
490000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Lowest
1400 m (4593 ft)Highest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
9780 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x IMR21700NP-510A rechargeable li-ion battery (included), compatible with 1x18650 battery
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (5600mAh high drain)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (hidden port)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized anti-abrasive finish
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearch and rescueLong-range illuminationTactical use
HuntingLong-range illuminationTactical useOutdoor use
Common praise
Exceptional long-range beam up to 1300 metersHigh-quality aerospace-grade aluminum constructionGood battery capacity and included rechargeable batteryMultiple brightness levels and strobe for tactical useCompact size with effective heat management
Very long beam distance and high outputGood runtime on low modesSolid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumGood customer support from manufacturer
Common complaints
Relatively heavy with battery (427g)Not designed for diving useCan become hot during prolonged high output use
Head diameter is relatively large compared to bodyTurbo runtime is short due to thermal regulation