Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Acebeam H17 2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 959% 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$66.9Most expensive
US$59.9Cheapest
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
4096 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
10200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum body with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingHands-free tasks
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
High max brightness and useful moonlight modeLightweight at 73g without headbandFast USB-C charging in about 1 hourVersatile modes including strobe, SOS, beacon and RGB auxiliary lightsDurable aluminum body with IP68 waterproofing and impact resistance
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Run time on turbo mode is limited to under an hourSome users might find headlamp attachment methods or weight with headband less suitable for everyday carry