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Acebeam T35 vs SureFire XVL2
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, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 375% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2395% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 375% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26567% 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$1619Most expensive
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
137.6 mm (5.42 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1900 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
36100 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
380 m (1247 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
24000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseEDCOutdoor use
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
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
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
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)
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)
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