Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Olight Warrior X 4
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 55% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1550% 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$129.99Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
249 g (8.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
149.1 mm (5.87 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
2600 lmHighest output
Max candela
23870 cdLowest candela
99310 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
630 m (2067 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C and magnetic MCC magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX8
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
Aluminum alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish, stainless steel strike bezel and tail switch
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Tactical useLong-range searchOutdoor explorationPatrolHuntingRepair work
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 2,600 lumens.Long beam distance of 630 meters with high candela intensity.Durable construction with IPX8 waterproof rating and 2-meter impact resistance.Convenient dual charging options: USB-C and magnetic MCC cable.Clear tri-color battery indicator and vibration alerts for battery status.Programmable modes allowing user customization.Effective heat management with automatic step-down of output.
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
Heavier weight (249g) makes it less suitable for lightweight pocket carry.Longer length (approx 149 mm) may not fit shallower pockets.No electronic lockout feature, requires physical lockout to prevent accidental activation.No included pocket clip; requires holster or aftermarket clip for carry.