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Acebeam W35 vs Nitecore TM28

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

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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

Cheapest

Acebeam W35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam W35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore TM28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam W35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam W35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam W35 — Beam distance: 2600 m (8530 ft)Acebeam W35 — Max candela: 1690000 cdAcebeam W35 — Weight: 327.4 g (11.55 oz)Acebeam W35 — Length: 189.9 mm (7.48 in)Acebeam W35 — Retail price: US$339.9Acebeam W35 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Nitecore TM28 — Beam distance: 655 m (2149 ft)Nitecore TM28 — Max candela: 107200 cdNitecore TM28 — Weight: 414.7 g (14.63 oz)Nitecore TM28 — Length: 142 mm (5.59 in)Nitecore TM28 — Retail price: US$399.95Nitecore TM28 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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 Illumination▣Hunting▣Outdoor Activities▣Professional Inspections▣Search And Rescue
▣Search And Rescue▣Camping▣Photography▣Outdoor Use▣Tactical Applications
Common praise
✓Excellent Build Quality Typical Of Acebeam✓Innovative Electronic Zoom With Seamless Flood To Spot Transition✓Very High Beam Intensity And Impressive Throw Distance✓Convenient USB C Charging With Onboard Battery✓Clear Battery Level Indicator LED✓Good Mode Spacing Without Pwm
✓Very Bright Output With High Lumen Count✓Long Beam Distance And Intensity✓Intelligent Charging And Oled Status Display✓Multiple Brightness And Special Modes✓Durable, Waterproof Design
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy Compared To Typical EDC Flashlights⚠No Pocket Clip Or Pouch Included⚠Tripod Mount Removed Compared To Predecessor W30⚠Turbo And Strobe Modes Not Memorized On Power Cycle
⚠Heavy Weight For Pocket Carry⚠Relatively Large Size

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