Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Streamlight TLR-7A
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. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Streamlight TLR-7A 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-7A 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$130.99Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
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
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Subcompact handgun mountingLaw enforcementHome defenseTactical 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
Bright 500-lumen output with focused 140m beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, customizable rear switch controlsCompact snag-free design fitting most subcompact pistolsIncludes CR123A battery
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
Short runtime of about 1.5 hoursSome users report switch or mounting hardware issuesYellowish tint light compared to other modelsRequires tools (coin) for mounting screw adjustment