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Acebeam T28 vs Sofirn Q8 Plus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam T28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 540% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 540% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3900% 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$76.99Cheapest
Weight
427 g (15.06 oz)Lightest
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
Length
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmLowest output
16000 lmHighest output
Max candela
422500 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
507 m (1663 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
1080 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x IMR21700NP-510A rechargeable li-ion battery (included), compatible with 1x18650 battery
3x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearch and rescueLong-range illuminationTactical use
CampingSearch and rescueWorkOutdoor companionHikingEmergency preparedness
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 bright output (16000 lumens)Long runtime with sustained high brightnessUSB-C charge and power bank capabilitiesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum buildIPX8 water resistanceVersatile Anduril 2.0 user interface with many modes
Common complaints
Relatively heavy with battery (427g)Not designed for diving useCan become hot during prolonged high output use
Weight is quite heavy for EDC (492 grams without batteries)Large size may not fit standard pocketsSome users note advice to fully tighten tailcap for waterproofingNo magnetic tailcap or pocket clip included
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