Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Olight Baldr S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5557% 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$148.45Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
4400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
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 (800 lumens)Long maximum runtime of 140 minutes on low modeAdjustable green or blue laser for aimingDual ambidextrous switches for easy operationCompact size and easy installation with quick-install sliding rail mountReliable construction with IPX4 waterproof rating and 1-meter 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
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights