Comparison Console
Acebeam T28 vs Olight Javelot Pro 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Pro 2 stands out as the longest option for length, 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$182.9Cheapest
US$279.95Most expensive
Weight
427 g (15.06 oz)Heaviest
423 g (14.92 oz)Lightest
Length
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
259 mm (10.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lm
2500 lm
Max candela
422500 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
1050 m (3445 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
17280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x IMR21700NP-510A rechargeable li-ion battery (included), compatible with 1x18650 battery
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack (two 5000mAh cells)
Charging type
USB Type-C
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearch and rescueLong-range illuminationTactical use
HuntingSearch and RescueOutdoor 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
Extremely long beam distanceHigh brightness outputRechargeable battery pack with visual battery level indicatorsMultiple convenient switches for tactical and daily use
Common complaints
Relatively heavy with battery (427g)Not designed for diving useCan become hot during prolonged high output use
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlightPrice is higher than average handheld flashlights