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Acebeam T29 vs Sofirn SP36 BLF
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam T29 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10767% 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$109.9Most expensive
US$72.99Cheapest
Weight
308.5 g (10.88 oz)Lightest
310 g (10.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
194.79 mm (7.67 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2900 lmLowest output
5650 lmHighest output
Max candela
490000 cdHighest candela
11000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1400 m (4593 ft)Highest
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9780 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (5600mAh high drain)
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (hidden port)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 waterproof
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLong-range illuminationTactical useOutdoor use
Flood lightingCampingOutdoor useEmergencies
Common praise
Very long beam distance and high outputGood runtime on low modesSolid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumGood customer support from manufacturer
Bright output with strong flood beamGood build quality with solid feelUSB-C charging and powerbank featureAnduril 2 UI offers extensive functionalityHigh CRI LED for natural colorWaterproof and impact resistantReasonable price-value ratio
Common complaints
Head diameter is relatively large compared to bodyTurbo runtime is short due to thermal regulation
Relatively heavy and bulky for pocket carryNo electronic lockout necessitates physical lockoutNo pocket clip includedMay require separate charger for batteries if purchased without cells
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