Acebeam E70 Mini vs Acebeam T36
Quick take: The Acebeam T36 costs $10 less; the Acebeam T36 throws farther (374m vs 253m); the Acebeam T36 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam E70 Mini | Acebeam T36 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85 | $75 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Tactical |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 16,000 cd | 35,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 253m | 374m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 5000K | CREE XHP35 HI |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.8 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.0 x 1.1 in | 5.8 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |
What owners report
Acebeam E70 Mini
- ✓Nichia 519A with a clean 5000K high-CRI tint that doesn't drift green
- ✓Beam pattern described as EDC perfection — even hotspot, hard edge, soft spill
- ✓120 g and 111 mm, much lighter and shorter than the original E70
- ✓Solid build with a functional pocket clip
- ✓Acebeam's usual standard of fit and finish
- ✗Body is too long for the cell — third-party cells often don't work
- ✗Acebeam's own cell adds $10, which reviewers call unreasonable
- ✗Auto-lock requires a double click from off just to switch the light on
- ✗Still too large for comfortable pocket carry for some owners
- ✗Reviewers describe the double-press-to-activate UI as a flaw, not a feature
Acebeam T36
- ✓2,000 lumens and 303 m of reach, comfortably meeting Acebeam's claims
- ✓No PWM on any mode
- ✓Removable, reversible strike bezel
- ✓Onboard USB-C that charges the included cell quickly
- ✓Compact given it packs a tail switch, head ring, 21700 and charging
- ✗Long overall — the reviewer's main reservation
- ✗The USB-C cover pops out when the light gets hot on high or turbo
- ✗An 18650 is too short to power it reliably; a knock switches it off
- ✗Cool XHP35 HI with ordinary colour rendering
- ✗Tactical layout limits its usefulness as a household light