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Acebeam T36 vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 277% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$67Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
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 lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
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
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly
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