Comparison Console
Acebeam W35 vs Nitecore TM28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam W35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam W35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam W35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11888% 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$339.9Cheapest
US$399.95Most expensive
Weight
327.4 g (11.55 oz)Lightest
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Heaviest
Length
189.9 mm (7.48 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
6000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1690000 cdHighest candela
107200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
2600 m (8530 ft)Highest
655 m (2149 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
500 minShortest runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging type
USB-C integrated charging port
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (dustproof and waterproof to 2m for 30 minutes)
IPX8 (submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High-quality AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationHuntingOutdoor activitiesProfessional inspectionsSearch and rescue
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
Common praise
Excellent build quality typical of AcebeamInnovative electronic zoom with seamless flood to spot transitionVery high beam intensity and impressive throw distanceConvenient USB-C charging with onboard batteryClear battery level indicator LEDGood mode spacing without PWM
Very bright output with high lumen countLong beam distance and intensityIntelligent charging and OLED status displayMultiple brightness and special modesDurable, waterproof design
Common complaints
Relatively heavy compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo pocket clip or pouch includedTripod mount removed compared to predecessor W30Turbo and strobe modes not memorized on power cycle
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
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