Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Nitecore SRT6i
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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 12% 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$129.9Cheapest
US$145.49Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lm
2100 lm
Max candela
23870 cdLowest candela
65200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
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 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
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
Intuitive no-nonsense user interface with rotary selector ringImpressive long throw and beam intensitySolid build quality with durable materialsIntegrated USB-C charging with included proprietary batteryTactical features such as strobe ready mode and lockout
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
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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