Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Streamlight Wedge XT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT 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 Wedge XT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6500% 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$155Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
74.28 g (2.62 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
1900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Lithium Polymer Cell
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging via waterproof port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
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 aluminum body with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Everyday carryPatrol dutyTactical maneuversAutomotive useIndustrial useDIY tasksOutdoor activities such as hunting, camping, boating
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 design ideal for deep pocket carryRechargeable with convenient USB-C waterproof portIntuitive tail switch with momentary and constant-on operationGood runtime with two brightness levels to suit different needsDurable anodized aluminum construction and polycarbonate lensEffective five-tap lockout to prevent accidental activation
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
Lower maximum brightness compared to original Wedge modelBattery takes six hours to fully charge