Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs SureFire Stiletto Pro II
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 207% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro II stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 462% 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$399Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
375 m (1230 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
1410 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
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
EDC (Everyday Carry)Tactical useLong distance illuminationSituational awareness in low light
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
Powerful 1500 lumen output with impressive 35,000 candela throwCompact, slim design for easy pocket carryMultiple brightness modes with programmable sequenceDurable Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum constructionWater resistant to IPX7 standardIntegrated rechargeable lithium polymer battery with USB-C charging and fuel gauge
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 high price point compared to some competitorsRuntime on highest setting limited to 1 hourNo explicit impact resistance rating available in sources