Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Fenix TK21R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK21R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% 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$129.9Cheapest
US$130.43Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
221.4 g (7.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
23870 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
480 m (1575 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
4350 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum alloy A6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Tactical usePatrollingSearch and rescueTraffic inspectionSelf-defense
Common praise
Solid tactical design with dual switch setup4000K tint offers nice color renderingUSB-C charging convenient and fastCompact size with sturdy feel and firm gripGood beam distance and output balance
Very bright with strong beamSolid build qualityIP68 waterproof ratingLong runtimeFast USB-C chargingComfortable size for tactical useImproved tactile switch feel
Common complaints
Can get hot quickly at highest outputMedium mode brightness lower than some users would preferLong shipping time from China to USA in some cases
Larger size compared to some EDC flashlightsNo detailed mode descriptions available