Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Wuben T4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben T4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 147% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben T4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 147% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T4 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% 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$60Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
104.7 g (3.69 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
850 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdLowest candela
40200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Lowest
401 m (1316 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
18350 Lithium-Ion (rechargeable)
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
7075 aluminum alloy (original color), 6061 aluminum alloy (black color)
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical usePersonal and home defenseSecurity personnel use
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 lightweight designHigh beam distance for sizeVersatile mode selector with tactical and duty modesMechanical tail switch with mode dialUSB-C rechargeable batteryAffordable price point
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
Limited number of brightness levelsMedium PWM flicker on all modesMemory function reactivates next brightness level, not last used levelLower candela and beam throw compared to some competitors