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Acebeam T36 vs SureFire Stiletto Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% 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. Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 27% 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.

Acebeam T36 — Beam distance: 309 m (1014 ft)Acebeam T36 — Max candela: 23870 cdAcebeam T36 — Length: 145 mm (5.71 in)Acebeam T36 — Retail price: US$129.9Acebeam T36 — Max lumens: 2100 lmAcebeam T36 — Max runtime: 7920 minSureFire Stiletto Pro — Beam distance: 142 m (466 ft)SureFire Stiletto Pro — Max candela: 5100 cdSureFire Stiletto Pro — Length: 114 mm (4.49 in)SureFire Stiletto Pro — Retail price: US$279SureFire Stiletto Pro — Max lumens: 1000 lmSureFire Stiletto Pro — Max runtime: 60 minBeam distanceMax candelaLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$129.9Cheapest
US$279Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)
113 g (3.99 oz)
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
5100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Integrated lithium polymer rechargeable
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
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Everyday carryTactical useSituational awareness with wide MaxVision Beam®
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 lightweightHigh lumen output for sizeWide flood beam for situational awarenessProgrammble output sequenceDurable and water resistant design
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 short runtime on highest outputPremium price point