Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Nitecore SRT7i
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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 506% 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$129.95Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
23870 cdLowest candela
87500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
580 m (1903 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Nitecore 21700i Li-ion battery (NL2150HPi 5000mAh)
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
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Law enforcementTactical operationsHuntingSearchHigh-risk patrols
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 brightness of 3000 lumensLong beam throw of 580 metersGood battery capacity with included 21700 5000mAh rechargeable batterySmart selector ring enables easy one-handed controlDurable build with IP68 waterproofing and 2m impact resistanceFast USB-C charging portMultiple user-friendly modes including strobe and turboEffective tail stand capability for safety
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
Relatively heavy with battery at 175 gramsNo CR123A batteries included with adapter sold separatelySome users may find the size large for EDC
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