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Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Nitecore EC23
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 445% 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$58.95Cheapest
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
16200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
19800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
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
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
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