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Acebeam T36 vs Nitecore EDC27 UHi
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 140% 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$89.95Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
23500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
305 m (1001 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
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
Bright 3100 lumens outputLong 305 meter beam throwCompact and lightweight design at 122gInformative OLED displayDurable stainless steel construction with titanium coatingUSB-C fast rechargeable battery with long runtime up to 55 hours
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
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
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