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Acebeam T36 vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender 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 10054% 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$195Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
6620 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
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 powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
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
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
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