Comparison Console
Acebeam E10 2.0 vs ThruNite Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam E10 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E10 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam E10 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E10 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E10 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E10 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 606% 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$59.9Cheapest
US$76Most expensive
Weight
106.5 g (3.76 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
127806 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
715 m (2346 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 16340 Li-ion rechargeable (USB-C)
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long Range Throw In Compact EDCEveryday CarryHikingCampingEmergency UseHands Free Operation With Magnetic Tail
EDC Utility TasksInspection WorkMechanicsElectriciansHvac Professionals
Common praise
Exceptional Long Range Focused Beam For Its SizeCompact And Pocket Friendly DesignDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum ConstructionMagnetic Tail For Hands Free UseSmooth One Handed Operation With Side Switch
Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And LaserFlat And Pocketable DesignUSB C Charging With Battery Level IndicatorsStrong Magnetic Base And Two Way ClipGood Runtime And Output For EDC
Common complaints
Short Turbo Runtime Requiring Frequent RechargingBattery Size May Limit Runtime Compared To Larger Batteries
Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat SlowBattery Is Built In And Not User ReplaceableLight Heats Up Under Extended Turbo UseLow Cri Cool White Tint
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