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Acebeam T36 vs Nitecore P17iX
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P17iX 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.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% 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$126.44Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
23870 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
6000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
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
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
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
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C 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 and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
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