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Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Fenix PD25
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3296% 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$66.9Cheapest
US$75Most expensive
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
550 lmLowest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
4225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
3180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
One 16340 rechargeable Li-ion or 3V CR123A Lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB rechargeable (ARB-L16-700U included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (waterproof to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum body with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasion finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
EDCOutdoor useTactical applications
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Compact size yet powerful outputDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionGood battery options with included rechargeable 16340 cellDual-switch design with momentary-on tail switchWaterproof to 2 meters IPX8 ratingLong runtime on lowest setting
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Relatively large size for a 16340 battery lightMode memory can be confusing if last mode was strobe
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