Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 vs ThruNite Defender
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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10488% 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$76Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized finish
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor sportsPocket carry
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Common praise
Reliable performanceUSB-C charging portCompact size and lightweightComfortable grip from diamond knurled designGood build quality
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
Common complaints
Somewhat dated designShort impact resistance (1 meter)No waterproofing when USB-C port cover is open
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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