Acebeam T36 vs Acebeam T37
Quick take: The Acebeam T37 costs $0.09999999999999432 less; the Acebeam T37 is brighter (4,000 vs 2,000 lm); the Acebeam T37 throws farther (440m vs 303m); the Acebeam T37 runs longer on high (3.5 vs 2.5 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam T36 | Acebeam T37 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $129.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Candela | 23,000 cd | 48,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 303m | 440m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 3.5 hrs (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP35 HI | Luminus SFT-90X 6500K |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 6 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Dual Switch | Tail Switch + Magnetic Dial |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 4.5 oz | 7.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.8 x 1.1 in | 5.7 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 10 Year |
What owners report
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