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Acebeam EC35 vs Nitecore MT2C Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT2C Pro 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 MT2C Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT2C Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6329% 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$54Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
114 g (4.02 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
80000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
520 m (1706 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
18650 Li-ion rechargeable, or 2 x CR123A/RCR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum with HA III anodizing finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor sportsPocket carry
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical and High-Performance UseOutdoor Adventures
Common praise
Reliable performanceUSB-C charging portCompact size and lightweightComfortable grip from diamond knurled designGood build quality
Compact and lightweight designHigh max output brightness (1800 lumens) with strong throw (520 m)Durability including IP68 waterproof rating and 2 meter impact resistanceSimple and easy tail switch interfaceIncludes rechargeable battery and USB-C charging cableGood thermal regulation and LVP
Common complaints
Somewhat dated designShort impact resistance (1 meter)No waterproofing when USB-C port cover is open
Only two brightness modes which limits versatilityTurns on in high mode by default, not lowColor rendering and tint not optimized (beam focused on throw)
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