Comparison Console
Acebeam E70-AL vs Acebeam EC50 Gen II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 241% 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$74.9Cheapest
US$119Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.3 mm (5.05 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4600 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
14400 cdLowest candela
22800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
240 m (787 ft)Lowest
302 m (991 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15840 minShortest runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 lithium-ion
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C built-in port on battery, cable included
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum, HAIII hard-anodized
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingAdventureSearch-and-rescueOutdoor enthusiastsSecurityIndustrial applications
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Common praise
High max output of 4600 lumensGood build quality with premium materialsConvenient rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-CIncludes useful accessories like pouch, spare O-rings, lanyardSolid runtime and throw performanceFeatures tritium slots for customization
Very high output and brightnessBest UI and mode spacing among competitorsComfortable to hold and useDigitally regulated output for consistent brightnessGood beam profile balancing throw and floodIncludes convenient Moon Low modeWell made with quality materials
Common complaints
Inner sleeve color (blue) not matching brand colorsTube size causes slight rattle with flat top 21700 cellsTailcap not easily removable to charge batteryMode memory cannot be disabled
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight