Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Fenix UC30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 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 highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix UC30 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.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 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 UC30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1100% 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$59.95Cheapest
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
8100 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
253 m (830 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
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-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Compact and solid build qualityHigh maximum brightness of 1000 lumensMultiple output levels with strobeUSB rechargeable with included batteryWaterproof and dust proof with IPX8 ratingStainless steel side switch with battery indicatorGood battery life and regulated output
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery