Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs SureFire E2D Defender Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra 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 4700% 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$259Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
10600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
165 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Two 123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
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
High-strength aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseAdministrative tasks
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
High brightness with wide beam and good rangeLong battery life on low modeDurable aerospace aluminum buildEffective dual output modesSelf-defense oriented design features
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
Bezel can become hot during extended high output useSharp bezel may cause minor injury if mishandledTail cap can accumulate dust and debris when carried in pocket
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