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Acebeam T36 vs Nitecore EDC25
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 34% 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$129.9
Unknown
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
114 g (4.02 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1600 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
5900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
153 m (502 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in 1100mAh Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
High strength stainless steel with PVD coating
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
EDCCamping
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
Good maximum output with multiple color temperaturesLong runtime up to 250 hours at lowest settingUSB-C rechargeable battery includedDurable stainless steel body with IPX6 water resistance
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
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