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Acebeam T29 vs ThruNite TN36 Limited
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, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 279% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 279% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% 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$95Cheapest
Weight
308.5 g (10.88 oz)Lightest
427 g (15.06 oz)Heaviest
Length
194.79 mm (7.67 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2900 lmLowest output
11000 lmHighest output
Max candela
490000 cdHighest candela
31140 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1400 m (4593 ft)Highest
353 m (1158 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9780 minLongest runtime
5400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (5600mAh high drain)
4x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (hidden port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized
Aluminum with premium Type III Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLong-range illuminationTactical useOutdoor use
High lumen outputSearch and rescueCampingWalking the dogVehicle light
Common praise
Very long beam distance and high outputGood runtime on low modesSolid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumGood customer support from manufacturer
Very bright output with smooth flood beamSolid build quality with premium finishGood grip with knurled bodyIncluded holster and accessoriesMemory function for last modeTemperature control prevents overheating
Common complaints
Head diameter is relatively large compared to bodyTurbo runtime is short due to thermal regulation
Not pocket friendly due to size and weightBatteries not charged internally (no onboard charging)
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