Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Streamlight TLR-7 X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 320% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 320% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7 X 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$180.5Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
CR123A Lithium battery / SL-B9 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
6000 Series aircraft aluminum with black anodized finish, Borofloat glass lens, impact- and chemical-resistant polymer switch housing
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Subcompact handgun rail mountingPersonal defenseLow-light visibilityTactical 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
Compact and lightweight designEasy ambidextrous operation with paddle switchesReliable 500 lumens output with balanced beamUSB-C rechargeable battery includedSecure mounting with integrated rail clampEffective strobe mode
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 beam distance for extended range useSafety mode may be unintentionally activatedBeam less effective for distant target identification