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Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Fenix PD25R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 51329% 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$79.95Most expensive
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Lightest
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
8100 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)
180 m (591 ft)
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB Type-C
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
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Compact and portable sizeHigh output and beam distance for its sizeReliable and well-built with IP68 waterproof ratingUSB-C charging convenienceGood mode variety and memory function
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Smaller size can be difficult for large handsNo detailed max candela specification availableRuntime data varies with battery choice and isn’t always clearly specified
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