Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Fenix UC35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix UC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 506% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$126Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
89 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
17700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
266 m (873 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB 5V/2A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
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
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
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
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output