Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra 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.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 28% 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$99.99Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
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
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water 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
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility