Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Olight Warrior Mini 2
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 718% 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$108Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1750 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
12300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
64800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Customized 3500mAh 3.6V 18650 Rechargeable Battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB (MCC3) charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX8 (underwater 1 meter)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
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
EDC carryTactical useSearch and rescueUnderwater use
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
Very bright output with balanced beamCompact size and comfortable gripLong runtime especially on low modesSmart proximity sensor to prevent overheatingMagnetic charging cable is convenientDurable with IPX8 waterproof and 1.5m 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
Magnet does not hold securely at 90 degree mounting angle causing tippingLockout mode disables tactical tail switch which may be inconvenient