Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Wuben E8
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 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 5043% 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$67Most expensive
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
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
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Compact and lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly