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Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Sofirn SP35T
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 245% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 245% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 718% 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$49.99Cheapest
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Lightest
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Shortest
139.5 mm (5.49 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
3800 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
19625 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
250 m (820 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
13200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB-C charging port (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
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
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor useEmergency and power outage use
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
High maximum output up to 3800 lumens with a wide beam and decent throw (about 250 m)Includes a 5000mAh 21700 battery with USB-C chargingGood grip and build quality with IPX8 waterproof ratingTactical tail switch plus side electronic switch allows flexible UILong maximum runtime up to 220 hours (over 9 days) on lowest mode
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Turbo mode steps down quickly after a few minutes due to thermal regulationSofirn's brand support is slower compared to competitorsSome may find the flashlight length (about 140 mm) a bit long for EDCNo magnetic tailcapBeam may show some tint shift typical for XHP50.2 emitter
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