Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Nitecore P10i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P10i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 164% 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$104Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
21100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 x 21700 Li-ion (NL2140i included) or 2 x CR123
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
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Aero grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary personnelEDC - Everyday carry usage
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
High maximum output and throw distanceCompact and lightweight designTactical dual switch operationUSB-C fast charging with power indicatorDurability with IP68 and 2m impact 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
Runtime reduces at high output due to temperature regulationRequires proprietary battery for maximum performance
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