Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8700% 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$130Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
92 g (3.25 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
19600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
900mAh 3.6V lithium polymer battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
AL6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Use on riflesTactical usePolice and military applications
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 brightness with 1500 lumens outputConvenient magnetic USB charging without battery removalVersatile mounting with GL and 1913 rail adaptersSilent ambidextrous on/off switch for ease of activationDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum body and IPX6 waterproof rating
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
Limited runtime at maximum brightness (1.5 minutes at 1500 lumens)