Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 vs Wuben TO40R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% 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. Wuben TO40R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% 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.
Wuben TO40R 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1340% 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$76.13Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
12108 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
220 m (722 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
7500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
1*18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2*CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized finish
Aerospace aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor sportsPocket carry
EDCOutdoor useCampingGeneral purpose lighting
Common praise
Reliable performanceUSB-C charging portCompact size and lightweightComfortable grip from diamond knurled designGood build quality
Good max brightness of 1200 lumensLong beam distance of 220 metersIP68 waterproof ratingDual side switches for convenient operationMicro-USB charging with battery status indicatorLightweight at 93 gramsIncluded 18650 rechargeable battery and accessories
Common complaints
Somewhat dated designShort impact resistance (1 meter)No waterproofing when USB-C port cover is open
Clip is not deep carry and allows light to stick out when clippedHolster material is stiff and can be tricky to use with USB cable stored insideNo explicit max candela or information about beam tint in sources