Comparison Console
Acebeam T35 vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam T35 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 217% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 217% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11329% 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$64.9Cheapest
US$74.93Most expensive
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
137.6 mm (5.42 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1900 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
36100 cdHighest candela
11485 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
380 m (1247 ft)Highest
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
24000 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseEDCOutdoor use
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Excellent build quality and finishReliable and well-regulated outputGood mode spacing and simple dual-switch interfaceIncludes holster and lanyardBattery level and charging indicator on side switch
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
No direct shortcut to Turbo or moonlight modesProtruding tail switch makes tailstand use impossibleSharp bezel can wear through clothingCharging can be intermittent and relatively slow (~3 hours)
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience