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Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Nitecore EDC23
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% 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. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% 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.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4515% 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)Lightest
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
20720 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
280 m (919 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
2340 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum body with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating, carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame, aluminum heat dissipation plate
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical applicationsSecurity patrolLaw enforcementNight searchPersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Compact and lightweight design suitable for pocket carryPowerful output of up to 2500 lumens with good beam throwOLED display showing brightness, battery, and runtimeFast USB-C charging with 1.5 hour full charge timeDedicated Turbo and Strobe switches for tactical useDual lock modes to prevent accidental activation
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
No true moonlight mode; lowest output is around 14-15 lumensOnly IP54 rated, not suitable for heavy water exposureBody finish prone to smudge and easy to markHeavier and denser due to stainless steel, less preferred by some usersMode interface complexity with strobe access sometimes accidental
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